RECOMMENDATIONS

1. If you or someone you know has been abused or harmed by psychiatric treatment, report this to your nearest branch of CCHR or send us an e-mail report found by clicking on the box in the upper LH corner of this page. We will assist you in whatever way we can.

2. A significant portion of people�s misplaced reliance is on the �expertise� of psychiatry and psychology for the diagnosis and handling of emotionally distraught individuals. Foremost, persons in desperate circumstances must be provided proper and effective medical care, not psychiatric drugs and shock �therapy.� Sound medical attention, good nutrition, a healthy, safe environment, activity that promotes confidence and effective education will do wonders for a troubled person.

3. If you are ever taken to a psychiatric facility, including a psychiatric drug detox/rehab center against your will, immediately call an attorney. Do NOT consent to treatment. Do not sign anything without an attorney present.

4. No person should ever be forced to undergo electric shock treatment, psychosurgery, coercive psychiatric treatment, or the enforced administration of mind-altering drugs. Governments should outlaw such abuses.

5. If psychiatrists are portrayed in film, television and other art mediums, their image should sharply reflect the complete lack of science underlying their theories and �diagnoses� and the harm inherent in their treatments and practices.

For further information:
CCHR International
6616 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, USA 90028
Telephone: (323) 467-4242  (800) 869-2247  Fax: (323) 467-3720
www.cchr.org  e-mail: [email protected]

THE CITIZENS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
investigates and exposes psychiatric violations of human rights. It works shoulder-to-shoulder with like-minded groups and individuals who share a common purpose to clean up the field of mental health. We shall continue to do so until psychiatry�s abusive and coercive practices cease and human rights and dignity are returned to all.

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