Tag Archives: Involuntary Commitment

Amanda Bynes case and its relevance to Missouri

Amanda Bynes case and its relevance to Missouri Former child star Amanda Bynes was committed to a psychiatric facility and reportedly is being treated for mental symptoms labeled as schizophrenia. According to California law, doctors can extend her commitment if … Continue reading

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Nursing Home Abuses

Nursing Home Abuses The June 2013 issue of Consumer Reports magazine had this to say about antipsychotic drugs given to nursing home patients: “These and related drugs are supposed to be used only for patients with diagnosed psychiatric conditions such … Continue reading

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They’re Taking Me Away

They’re Taking Me Away Guess where this could take you for a 96-hour drugged-silly vacation? Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 632 Section 305: An application for detention of any person for 96 hours for evaluation and treatment may be executed by … Continue reading

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Psychiatric abuse and incarceration faced by political activists

Psychiatric abuse and incarceration faced by political activists Psychopolitics is the art and science of asserting and maintaining dominion over the thoughts and loyalties of individuals, officers, bureaux, and masses, and the effecting of the conquest of enemy nations through … Continue reading

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The Florida Baker Act

The Florida Mental Health Act, commonly known as the “Baker Act,” is a Florida statute allowing for involuntary “examination” (otherwise known as involuntary commitment) of an individual. It can be initiated by a court, law enforcement officer, physician, clinical psychologist, … Continue reading

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