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

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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Psychiatric Corruption of Our Judicial System

Have you ever thought that a particular court case was frivolous? Continue reading

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Under International Pressure, Psychiatrists Forced to Confront Ending Coercive Mental Health Practices

New evidence of the extent of and harm from involuntary mental health treatment emerges, as efforts continue to minimize or end the coercion. Continue reading

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CCHR Calls on Congress to Align U.S. with International Human Rights Standards and End Coercive Mental Health Treatment

Research indicates coercive practices negatively impact physical and mental health, often compounding a person’s existing condition. Continue reading

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Study Adds to Research Showing Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization Does More Harm Than Good

Involuntary hospitalization for substance abuse treatment is not effective. Continue reading

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New York City Goes Big-Time For Involuntary Commitment

Coercive psychiatry is not intended to cure anything. Continue reading

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What Is “Normal Behavior?”

What is a “vested interest?” Continue reading

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Is Social Media Turning Us All Into Zombies?

Can anything be done to combat some of the actual problems with tech addiction? Continue reading

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Antipsychotic Antics

Deceiving and drugging is not the practice of medicine. Continue reading

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Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Challenge

Allegations of abusive psychiatrists in conservatorships are not uncommon. Continue reading

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