by CCHR National Affairs Office | Oct 31, 2025
Survey responses showing little or no benefit for most electroshock recipients, along with long-term memory loss for many, led researchers to call for a suspension of the procedure until large-scale, high-quality research can determine whether benefits outweigh the...
by CCHR National Affairs Office | Oct 21, 2025
Prescribing drugs for preschoolers soon after diagnosis of ADHD conflicts with American Academy of Pediatrics guideline for nondrug approaches first. Research has indicated the ADHD label itself and the stimulant drugs that may be prescribed as treatment can be...
by CCHR National Affairs Office | Jul 31, 2025
New study finds that psychiatric hospitalization for some people doubles the risk of suicide, overdose death, and violence, adding to the medical literature indicating forced psychiatric treatment can do more harm than good. New research finds that for some people...
by CCHR National Affairs Office | Jul 15, 2025
Research in recent years indicates that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants are common and are more severe and long-lasting for some, with long-term users especially at risk of the symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms are common for patients trying to quit their...
by CCHR National Affairs Office | Jun 18, 2025
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. A troubling new report...
