Cchr Press Releases

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the holiday suicide myth supports misinformation about suicide and might actually hinder prevention efforts.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

On Saturday, April 26th, an event designed to increase veteran advocacy will be held at the headquarters for CCHR Florida located in downtown Clearwater.

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.

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.