https://pressroom.prlog.org/cchrflorida/ About Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida - The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights is an award winning nonprofit that works to protect mental health human right, restore dignity to the field of mental health and create reformation in the mental health industry. https://www.prlog.org/13118026-documentary-prescription-for-violence-psychiatrys-deadly-side-effects-premieres-exposes-link-between-psychiatric-drugs-and-acts-of-mass-violence.html CCHR is announcing the successful premiere of the new documentary "Prescription for Violence" on December 9, 2025, a hard‑hitting film that examines the role of psychiatric drugs in acts of extreme violence and mass shootings.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:34:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13115442-cchr-florida-joins-global-call-to-ban-electroshock-treatment-citing-new-evidence-of-widespread-patient-harm.html Mental health watchdog urges FDA to remove ECT devices from the market and Florida lawmakers to pass legislation prohibiting electroshock, following landmark international survey and UN guidanceThu, 11 Dec 2025 14:27:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13111578-dispelling-holiday-suicide-myth-cdc-data-shows-suicide-rates-lowest-in-december-international-survivors-of-suicide-day-emphasizes-need-for-action.html The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the holiday suicide myth supports misinformation about suicide and might actually hinder prevention efforts.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:58:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13106105-the-citizens-commission-on-human-rights-of-florida-celebrates-volunteers-and-community-partners-at-the-9th-annual-humanitarian-awards-banquet.html The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) of Florida proudly announces the 9th Annual Humanitarian Awards Banquet, honoring dedicated volunteers and community partners who work tirelessly to advance human rights and improve mental health practices...Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:40:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13104733-florida-international-university-psychiatry-an-industry-of-death-traveling-exhibit-educates-students-on-mental-health-abuse.html The Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a two-day exhibit in the Wolfe University Center at Florida International University that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:44:12 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13101627-university-of-central-florida-psychiatry-an-industry-of-death-traveling-exhibit-educates-students-on-mental-health-abuse.html The Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a two-day exhibit in the Student Union at the University of Central Florida that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:53:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13098300-cchr-mental-health-watchdog-organization-hosts-weekly-events-educating-citizens-on-important-mental-health-issues.html The Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), an award-winning nonprofit in the area of mental health human rights and an industry watchdog, hosts regular events educating Floridians on everything from their rights under the...Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:25:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13096681-floridians-educated-on-mental-health-abuses-at-the-psychiatry-an-industry-of-death-traveling-exhibit-in-orlando.html The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) held a two-day exhibit in the Oviedo Mall that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:12:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13092404-hundreds-attend-annual-purple-heart-day-banquet-hosted-by-the-citizens-commission-on-human-rights-at-the-historic-fort-harrison.html Observed annually to recognize those who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice in service to the United States, this military holiday is a time to show gratitude to the recipients.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:15:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13089851-the-citizens-commission-on-human-rights-has-hosted-over-1000-events-educating-citizens-on-important.html A primary activity of the Florida chapter of CCHR is the hosting of events on the numerous aspects of mental health as a public service and since opening new offices in downtown Clearwater, CCHR has held over one thousand such events.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:56:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13087493-the-citizens-commission-on-human-rights-annual-purple-heart-day-event-will-be-hosted-at-the-historic-fort-harrison.html Purple Heart Day is observed annually to recognize those who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal for their sacrifice in service to the United States.Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:32:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13083831-baker-rights-and-coercive-psychiatry-the-citizens-commission-on-human-rights-of-florida-hosts-monthly-mental-health-law-and-human-rights-seminars.html Complimentary seminars to better educate professionals and the general public on the law and potential abuses of the Baker Act are hosted monthly by the Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR).Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:35:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13081094-mental-health-watchdog-calls-baker-acting-of-children-in-florida-parental-rights-violation.html At the peak in 2020/2021, there were almost 40,000 Baker Acts, involuntary psychiatric examinations, involving children with the Suncoast Region (Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, DeSoto, and Sarasota counties) having the greatest occurrences.Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:13:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13078576-mental-health-watchdog-calling-for-ban-on-the-use-of-the-electroshock-machine-in-florida.html After a public records request revealed that children in the under 5 age group are given electroshock, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights is calling for a ban its use citing a lack of lack of clinical studies on safety and effectiveness.Sat, 24 May 2025 14:53:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13074981-cchr-florida-mental-health-awareness-month-open-house.html Held in the state headquarters located in Clearwater, the event hopes to educate citizens on their mental health human rights and the reformation needed to protect those rights.Sun, 04 May 2025 12:55:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13072950-cchr-florida-to-host-veteran-advocates-networking-event.html On Saturday, April 26th, an event designed to increase veteran advocacy will be held at the headquarters for CCHR Florida located in downtown Clearwater.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:23:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13069451-hundreds-tour-the-mental-health-human-rights-exhibit-the-history-of-psychiatry.html The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) held a four-day exhibit in the Orlando area that presented shocking evidence of mental health abuse and dangerous psychiatric drugging of children.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:10:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13064418-march-is-self-harm-month-cchr-fl-offers-look-at-the-risks-and-possible-solutions.html March is annually observed as Self-Harm Awareness Month but unless you are involved in mental health circles, you may not realize that around 17% of all people will self-harm during their lifetime and that 45% of people use cutting as their method of...Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:17:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13060191-cchr-floridas-black-history-month-open-house-is-racism-still-alive.html Since 1969, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has worked in the field of human rights and mental health reform including investigation into the racist influence of the mental health professions.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:03:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13058053-childrens-mental-health-week-what-parents-need-to-know.html This February, during Children's Mental Health Week, parents should take a moment to examine what is actually happening in our schools to solicit potential new patients through mental health screening.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:10:43 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13055781-over-10000-people-have-toured-the-psychiatry-an-industry-of-death-museum-in-clearwater.html The Citizens Commission on Human Rights has toured thousands of visitors through the museum on the history of psychiatry as part of a campaign to restore rights and dignity to the field of mental health.Fri, 10 Jan 2025 02:35:00 GMT