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CCHR Traveling Exhibit Draws Hundreds of Visitors in Kansas City Area, Exposing Psychiatric Abuse and Drug Risks
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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Three Former Employees of the Psychiatric Institute of Washington Criminally Charged in Patient’s Death
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 Details Abuse of Patients by Staff at Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
Patients report physical, psychological, and sexual abuse, neglect, and human rights violations that leave them feeling lonely, humiliated, and powerless. Continue reading
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Massachusetts Fails to Advance Bill Banning Electric Shocking Device Used on Students
The bill would have prohibited all procedures that cause physical pain or deprivations meant to force behavioral change – so-called “aversive therapy” – to persons with disabilities, which includes students at a school for autistic and disabled students. Continue reading
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CCHR International’s Expanding Global Impact
CCHR International’s continued advocacy against psychiatric abuses is driving measurable change in government, the courts, and the public sphere. Continue reading
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Missouri Unnecessarily Institutionalizes Adults with Mental Health Disabilities
Missouri Unnecessarily Institutionalizes Adults with Mental Health Disabilities Continue reading
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CCHR Traveling Exhibit in Kansas City
CCHR Traveling Exhibit in Kansas City 9/5/2025-9/8/2025 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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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