Category Archives: Big Muddy River Newsletter

Jealousy and Psychiatry

Posted on September 16, 2024 by cchrstl

Research has identified many root causes of extreme jealousy, a primary one being… Continue reading →

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What is Free Will?

Posted on September 9, 2024 by cchrstl

Psychiatry in general is as confused by “free will” as the rest of society. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls on FDA to Release Results of Investigation into Alleged Sexual Assault, Research Misconduct in Psychedelic Clinical Trials

Posted on September 2, 2024 by cchrstl

Evidence presented to the U.S. drug regulatory agency alleging sexual assault and suppression of adverse events in clinical trials of ecstasy raises urgent concerns about the safety of patients in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls for public release of FDA investigation results. Continue reading →

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Psychiatric Diagnosis is Meaningless

Posted on August 26, 2024 by cchrstl

Psychiatric diagnoses are scientifically worthless as tools to identify discrete mental health disorders. Continue reading →

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CCHR Commends FDA Decision: Psychedelic Drug Ecstasy Not Proven Safe or Effective Treatment for Traumatized Patients

Posted on August 19, 2024 by cchrstl

The U.S. drug regulatory agency examined evidence presented by the company requesting approval for MDMA (ecstasy) and reports from experts examining that evidence before denying approval for the drug as mental health treatment. A medical journal has just retracted three MDMA therapy research papers for ethical violations. Continue reading →

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At 988 Crisis Lifeline’s Second Anniversary, CCHR Calls on SAMHSA to Provide Data to Researchers for Evaluation of Effectiveness, Outcomes

Posted on August 12, 2024 by cchrstl

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration should make 988 Lifeline data available so researchers and policymakers can evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of the handling of calls, and to ensure callers’ human rights are being respected, Citizens Commission on Human Rights says. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls for Congressional Action to End Use of Restraints in Mental Health Treatment

Posted on August 5, 2024 by cchrstl

Citing a new report on the success of no-restraint policies in Italy, Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls for mental health care reforms that align with international standards for a human rights-based approach in mental health practices. Continue reading →

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New Government Report Provides Fresh Evidence of Racism Entrenched in U.S. Mental Health Services

Posted on July 29, 2024 by cchrstl

Systemic racism is ingrained in psychiatric mental health practices. Continue reading →

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CCHR Commends Congressional Action to Prevent Continued Use of Electrical Shocking Device

Posted on July 22, 2024 by cchrstl

Citizens Commission on Human Rights advocates banning an electrical shocking device used on autistic and disabled students at a Massachusetts institution. Congress removed wording from a current bill that would have allowed shocking to continue after an expected FDA ban of the device. Continue reading →

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CCHR Applauds California Supreme Court Decision Holding Electroshock Machine Manufacturer Liable for Brain Damage

Posted on July 15, 2024 by cchrstl

Court concluded that company’s failure to fully disclose risks of electroshock to a physician meant that the patient also did not know the risks before undergoing the procedure, which resulted in brain damage. Citizens Commission on Human Rights warns device has never been proven safe. Continue reading →

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