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Category Archives: Big Muddy River Newsletter
Some Involuntary Commitments Lead to Twice the Risk of Death or Charge of Violent Crime After Discharge, New Research Finds
New study finds that psychiatric hospitalization for some people doubles the risk of suicide, overdose death, and violence, adding to the medical literature indicating forced psychiatric treatment can do more harm than good. Continue reading
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Sometimes I Just Feel Like A Fake
Imposter Syndrome Continue reading
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When Stopping Antidepressants, Withdrawal Symptoms May Be Severe and Persistent, New Research Finds
Research in recent years indicates that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants are common and are more severe and long-lasting for some, with long-term users especially at risk of the symptoms. Continue reading
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New Report Reveals Involuntary Commitment in North Carolina Hospital Emergency Departments is Overused, Misused, and Harmful
Report finds individuals held against their will for mental health conditions may not be given due process for extended periods of time, may be subjected to abusive treatment while detained, and may endure serious disruptions to their lives. Continue reading
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Research Results Suggest Patients’ “Treatment-Resistant Depression” May Actually Be Antidepressants’ Failure
Even clinicians call for an approach to alleviating depression that does not rely on antidepressants, which research has found to have questionable effectiveness and increased risks of serious side effects. Continue reading
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St. Louis Area Psychiatrist Committing Health Crimes
Dr. Mohd Azfar Malik, 71, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to making false statements related to health care matters. Continue reading
Maryland Governor Signs CCHR-Supported Legislation to Protect Troubled Youth from Abusive Transport to For-Profit Residential Behavioral Treatment Programs
Maryland legislators took action after receiving reports of abuse during the largely unregulated transport of young people to residential behavioral treatment programs. The programs themselves have been the subject of investigations that found rampant physical, psychological, and sexual abuse of the children and teens residing there. Continue reading
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