For more than 50 years, CCHR has worked to restore human rights and dignity to the field of mental health. We have worked alongside lawmakers, doctors, lawyers, educators, filmmakers and like-minded groups. And now we want to work with you.

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“ECT Preps”

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It is hard to believe, but there’s a “therapy” that intentionally induces a seizure on the patient. For some, side effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) also include fractured bones, permanent memory loss and death. This PSA warns viewers about the irreversible damage ECT can cause under the guise of treatment.

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“Cinder Block”

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It hits the human skull with the force of a 40-pound cinder block dropped seven feet. It’s been described by patients as a grenade going off in your body. Psychiatry calls it electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). But in truth, it’s torture. Our PSA exposes ECT and warns about the dangers of this barbaric treatment.

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“Chalkboard”

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Because psychiatric drugs are so dangerous, government authorities and agencies issue black box warnings that highlight severe side effects, including homicidal mania, hostility, suicide and more. This PSA focuses on the millions of children who, despite all of the warnings, still receive prescription after prescription of dangerous drugs.

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“Prescription”

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Suicide is one of many negative side effects of taking psychiatric drugs. The ending of this PSA will shock viewers into thinking twice about filling any prescription, especially one for an addictive, mind-altering drug.

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“Stamp”

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Being labeled with a “mental disorder” can be devastating to a person. These labels can lead to a negative outcome, including feelings of rejection and discrimination. So what is the real motivation behind “mass labeling”? Watch this PSA to see how an inaccurate generalization can have adverse effects.

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“Warning Label”

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We’ve all glanced at the warning labels and paperwork that accompany a prescription. But most people typically do not read the fine print. If they did, they would never open the vial. Some antidepressants have hundreds of side effects, ranging from hallucinations to psychosis to suicidal thoughts. Our PSA reminds viewers to take the time to read all of the warnings. All of them.

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“Home Video”

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Most families enjoy gathering to watch home videos. It’s a chance to relive fond memories and be entertained by our past. For some, however, family screening night does not produce joy and laughter. It opens up old wounds and leads families to despair and longing. This heart-wrenching PSA reminds viewers that life can be fleeting. A loved one could be here one moment and gone the next.

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“Office Visit”

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Mass shootings have become commonplace in our world, especially in the United States. To explain the sharp increase, some observers point to the glorification of violence in video games, movies and music. Others focus on mental health. This compelling PSA spotlights how prescription drugs have become the common denominator across recent mass shootings.

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ABOUT

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is a nonprofit mental health watchdog responsible for helping to enact more than 300 laws protecting individuals from abusive or coercive practices. CCHR was co-founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus Dr. Thomas Szasz.

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