Tag Archives: Psychiatric Drugs

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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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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NEW CCHR DOCUMENTARY EXPOSES DEADLY LINK BETWEEN PSYCHIATRIC DRUGS AND VIOLENCE

Posted on December 15, 2025 by cchrstl

For many years the documented correlation between psychiatric drug use and violent behavior has been largely ignored. Continue reading →

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The Hidden Crisis in Psychiatry: How Overmedication and Coercion Are Failing Mental Health

Posted on August 4, 2025 by cchrstl

Overmedication and coercive psychiatric practices—such as forced drugging, institutionalization without consent, and diagnostic overreach—are gaining increasing public attention. Especially concerning is how these practices affect marginalized groups and how they are justified in the name of “mental health care.” Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls on FDA to Update Antidepressant Prescribing Information for Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Posted on May 5, 2025 by cchrstl

New research shows antidepressants substantially increase the risk of heart-related sudden death. Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update medication guides to reflect this risk. Continue reading →

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Oops, I Did It Again

Posted on April 22, 2025 by cchrstl

There is little value in making mistakes. Continue reading →

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New Study Warns of High Dose “ADHD” Drugs Inducing Psychosis

Posted on October 14, 2024 by cchrstl

CCHR has documented psychosis and violent behavior linked to any dose of the drugs and wants them prohibited as a treatment for the 3.1 million American children put at risk by taking them. Continue reading →

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Mothers’ Psychiatric Drug Use Increases Risk of Newborns Needing Urgent Medical Attention, New Research Finds

Posted on July 1, 2024 by cchrstl

Expectant mothers considering psychiatric drugs should have the increased risks of premature birth and respiratory, circulatory, and feeding problems for their newborns fully disclosed to them by their prescribers. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls Attention to New Research Finding More Serious Risks to Elderly Dementia Patients from Antipsychotic Drugs

Posted on June 24, 2024 by cchrstl

Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls for government action to make prescribers and caregivers of the elderly aware of the wider range of serious risks to dementia patients from antipsychotic drugs and to curtail the wrongful use of the drugs. Continue reading →

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CCHR Exhibit Exposes Psychiatric Human Rights Abuse

Posted on May 20, 2024 by cchrstl

Notable New York City activists spoke at opening of Citizens Commission on Human Rights’ exhibit exposing sordid history of harmful psychiatric practices still in use today. Continue reading →

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