Category Archives: Big Muddy River Newsletter

DOJ Takedown Exposes Over $220 Million Defrauded in Behavioral Mental Health Fraud Schemes

Posted on July 13, 2026 by cchrstl

Thirty-seven mental health, psychiatric, behavioral health, and substance abuse cases reveal alleged false claims, falsified records, kickbacks, and phantom services—patients harmed while providers pocketed luxury gains. Continue reading →

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Today’s Mental Health System Presents Far Greater Risks to Women Than Men – Even More So for Pregnant Women and Women of Color

Posted on July 6, 2026 by cchrstl

Antidepressants, electroshock, so-called psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and even inpatient stays in psychiatric facilities carry far more risks for women, who are inadequately warned of the risks, research shows. Continue reading →

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The Novelty of Auvelity (Not)

Posted on June 22, 2026 by cchrstl

Auvelity is an oral psychiatric drug initially approved by the FDA in August 2022 for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Continue reading →

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CCHR Traveling Exhibit Draws Hundreds of Visitors in Kansas City Area, Exposing Psychiatric Abuse and Drug Risks

Posted on June 15, 2026 by cchrstl

Nine-day exhibit in Independence, Missouri, educated the public on psychiatric human rights violations, informed consent and the need to protect families from coercive mental health practices. Continue reading →

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CCHR Protests at Psychiatric Convention, Condemning Coercive Psychiatric Treatment and Electroshock

Posted on June 8, 2026 by cchrstl

Protesters called on psychiatrists to eliminate electroshock and coercive psychiatric practices that include restraints, seclusion, and forced administration of psychiatric drugs, which have been linked to violence. Continue reading →

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Family and Friends Confirm Electroshock Recipients’ Reports of Memory Loss and Other Harmful Results

Posted on May 25, 2026 by cchrstl

A new study analyzing results of an online survey on electroconvulsive therapy finds that the memory loss and worsened quality of life reported by a large majority of recipients of the procedure were observed by family and friends of recipients as well. Continue reading →

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HHS Actions Aim to Curb Use of Psychiatric Drugs for Mental Health Treatment

Posted on May 11, 2026 by cchrstl

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced its intention to shift the standard of care toward prevention and a more holistic approach to mental health. Continue reading →

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Three Former Employees of the Psychiatric Institute of Washington Criminally Charged in Patient’s Death

Posted on April 27, 2026 by cchrstl

Allegations of fraud, neglect and abuse at psychiatric facilities continue, despite costly lawsuits against companies operating the facilities. Citizens Commission on Human Rights advocates reforms to ensure human rights-based mental health treatment. Continue reading →

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New Study Finds Heightened Risk of Suicide Linked to Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization

Posted on April 6, 2026 by cchrstl

Researchers find that on average, one suicide occurred for every 64 discharges from forced psychiatric hospitalization, with the suicide rate highest for 25- to 29-year olds and males. The study adds new urgency to eliminating coercive psychiatric practices. Continue reading →

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New Research Finds Increased Cardiovascular Risks from Taking Even a Single Dose of Someone Else’s Prescription Stimulant

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cchrstl

New study addresses the increasing number of students taking stimulant drugs without a prescription, hoping for enhanced cognitive performance, though recent research has not found improvement in cognitive ability or academic performance from using stimulants. Continue reading →

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