Author Archives: cchrstl

Knocked Out, Paralyzed, and Shocked

Posted on April 8, 2017 by cchrstl

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, is a controversial psychiatric “treatment” in which seizures are deliberately induced in the patient with an electrical current to the brain. There are roughly 100,000 ECT sessions given per year in the U.S. The … Continue reading →

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Shocking News About Seizures

Posted on April 3, 2017 by cchrstl

The April 2017 issue of Scientific American has an article about epileptic seizures which says, “People who keep having seizures, especially convulsive seizures, may suffer progressive impairment of cognitive functions [as well as personality changes].” This impairment of cognitive function … Continue reading →

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The FDA’s bow to barbarism

Posted on March 30, 2017 by cchrstl

Downgrading the brain injury risks from shock therapy is unjustified Attorney Jonathan W. Emord’s opinion piece in The Washington Times (10/12/2016) says it all — the US Food and Drug Administration wants to re-classify electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machines so that … Continue reading →

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Missouri Foster Care Proposed Legislation

Posted on March 25, 2017 by cchrstl

[See our previous newsletter on drugging foster care children in Missouri.] Here is another piece of proposed legislation for protecting foster care children from being needlessly poisoned by psychiatric drugs. Contact your state legislators about this. (This applies to any … Continue reading →

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Take Action – Missouri Legislature – Involuntary Commitment

Posted on March 22, 2017 by cchrstl

Periodically we let you know the progress of various proposed legislation making its way through the Missouri General Assembly and suggest ways for you to contribute your viewpoint to your state Representative and state Senator. You can find your Representative … Continue reading →

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Washington University in St. Louis Shocks Pregnant Women

Posted on March 19, 2017 by cchrstl

Mark Wrighton, the Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), wrote in the Spring 2017 Washington magazine, “One of the [Leading Together fund raising] campaign’s priorities is to advance human health.” This is a laudable goal, but it is … Continue reading →

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Does NIMH have your back (or your brain)?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by cchrstl

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. NIMH is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s medical research agency. … Continue reading →

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This is Your Brain on TMS

Posted on March 6, 2017 by cchrstl

TMS is now available in St. Louis, according to local TV commercials promoting this crippling form of brain stimulation. Techniques such as “transcranial magnetic stimulation” (TMS) are psychiatry’s latest experiment in treatment of the “mentally ill.” In TMS, a magnetic … Continue reading →

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Hidden Side Effects

Posted on February 24, 2017 by cchrstl

A short article in the January, 2017 Scientific American indicates that “Researchers don’t always share the whole picture when it comes to the safety of drugs and other medical treatments.” It goes on to say that “Approximately half of studies … Continue reading →

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Off-Label Drug Use May Be Risky

Posted on February 18, 2017 by cchrstl

The February 2017 issue of Consumer Reports article, “Should Drugs Do Double Duty” says, “Your doctor might give you a drug for a condition that it’s not approved to treat. That’s a risk you may not want to take.” “Doctors … Continue reading →

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