Tag Archives: Involuntary Commitment

Human Rights Concerns with the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015

Posted on July 18, 2015 by cchrstl

Human Rights Concerns with the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015 Congressional Rep. Tim Murphy (R., PA) originally introduced the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act (H.R.3717) in 2013. Not to be outdone by H.R.6 the 21st Century Cures … Continue reading →

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Crisis Intervention Teams and your mental health

Posted on October 19, 2014 by cchrstl

Crisis Intervention Teams and your mental health You may or may not be aware of a police function called a “Crisis Intervention Team” (CIT). There is a heavy ongoing push country-wide to train police officers to “handle” difficult situations involving … Continue reading →

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Boston Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Unit and Justina Pelletier’s 13 month incarceration

Posted on April 8, 2014 by cchrstl

Boston Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Unit and Justina Pelletier’s 13 month incarceration The international mental health watchdog organization, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, is calling on Massachusetts State Attorney General to investigate Boston Children’s Hospital Psychiatric Unit in the case of … Continue reading →

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Amanda Bynes case and its relevance to Missouri

Posted on August 18, 2013 by cchrstl

Amanda Bynes case and its relevance to Missouri Former child star Amanda Bynes was committed to a psychiatric facility and reportedly is being treated for mental symptoms labeled as schizophrenia. According to California law, doctors can extend her commitment if … Continue reading →

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Nursing Home Abuses

Posted on July 25, 2013 by cchrstl

Nursing Home Abuses The June 2013 issue of Consumer Reports magazine had this to say about antipsychotic drugs given to nursing home patients: “These and related drugs are supposed to be used only for patients with diagnosed psychiatric conditions such … Continue reading →

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They’re Taking Me Away

Posted on September 5, 2012 by cchrstl

They’re Taking Me Away Guess where this could take you for a 96-hour drugged-silly vacation? Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 632 Section 305: An application for detention of any person for 96 hours for evaluation and treatment may be executed by … Continue reading →

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Psychiatric abuse and incarceration faced by political activists

Posted on August 25, 2012 by cchrstl

Psychiatric abuse and incarceration faced by political activists Psychopolitics is the art and science of asserting and maintaining dominion over the thoughts and loyalties of individuals, officers, bureaux, and masses, and the effecting of the conquest of enemy nations through … Continue reading →

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The Florida Baker Act

Posted on June 24, 2012 by cchrstl

The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly known as the “Baker Act,” is a Florida statute allowing for involuntary “examination” (otherwise known as involuntary commitment) of an individual. It can be initiated by a court, law enforcement officer, physician, clinical psychologist, … Continue reading →

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