Author: Press Cable

The mental health industry watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International says involuntary commitment and forced treatment policies in the U.S. are unworkable and violate World Health Organization (WHO) direction to end coercive psychiatric practices.[1] Increased use of involuntary commitment is a measure that states are being advised to take as a “solution” for everything from violence prevention to getting displaced persons forced into institutions. It is a failed, costly, and often harmful policy, CCHR says.

Psychiatric hospitalization can especially put children and youths at high risk of being physically or sexually assaulted, drugged against their will, restrained, and killed, given the troubled teen behavioral industry’s history of harm.[2] Involuntary commitment is a fate that can be worse than criminal incarceration–though in the case of a mental health commitment, the person has not committed a crime.

In the wake of acts of senseless violence, psychiatrists have also called for greater rights to involuntarily commit individuals–the antithesis of what the WHO is advocating.

People who are subjected to coercive practices report feelings of dehumanization, disempowerment, and being disrespected, according to WHO. According to a 2019 study, people who felt they were coerced into being hospitalized against their will were more likely to attempt suicide after being released from the hospital. A 2017 article in JAMA Psychiatry found that the risk of suicide was 100 times greater than average immediately after being released from a hospital. Involuntary hospitalization was associated with an increased risk of suicide both during and after hospitalization.[3]

WHO points to a series of United Nations guidelines and Human Rights Council resolutions that have called on countries to tackle the “unlawful or arbitrary institutionalization, overmedication and treatment practices [in the field of mental health] that fail to respect…autonomy, will and preferences.”[4]

“…[D]elivering those services in a forced, institutional setting…actually has a very low success rate. It doesn’t result in people stabilizing over the long term,” said Anya Lawler, a policy advocate at the Western Center on Law and Poverty.[5]

Public insurance programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) are the primary payers for approximately 60% of psychiatric hospital stays.[6] In one high-profile celebrity case of forced treatment, it cost her $60,000 per month.[7]

Psychiatric facilities can profit from detaining people under the pretense that they may become violent or lack the capacity to care for themselves. Already, an estimated 54% of admissions to psychiatric facilities in the U.S. are involuntary. As a December 2022 article headlined “And Now They Are Coming for the Unhoused: The Long Push to Expand Involuntary Treatment in America,” stated, “A lot of people get put away involuntarily. They get medicated immediately. And they can’t even fight back because they get medicated.”[8]

Many studies document the violence- and suicide-inducing effects of both taking and withdrawing from psychotropic drugs, which are often forced on those who are involuntarily committed. CCHR’s report Psychiatric Drugs Create Violence & Suicide includes many of these studies.

Forcing treatment on individuals or detaining them for longer periods in psychiatric institutions if they are deemed “violent” adds to the gravy train. According to the NYC Independent Budget Office, on average, emergency shelters cost $138 a day for single adults, or more than $50,000 a year. Supportive housing costs between $25,000 and $36,000 per person per year. Meanwhile, cost estimates for a forced night in a hospital range from about $1,100 to more than $3,000–equal to an annual expense of $400,000 to $1.1 million per person.[9]

“A Comparative Study of the Right to Refuse Treatment in a Psychiatric Institution” notes “people with mental disabilities are subject to many types of behavioral therapies against their will, including medications and restraints. This is especially true of people who are institutionalized. These intrusions are in violation of fundamental international human rights principles. People with mental disabilities are often stripped of many of their basic rights, including the right to determine what is done to their bodies.”

Courts have supported the right to refuse treatment based on the Fourth Amendment’s right to privacy and/or the substantive due process right to bodily integrity.[10]

In 2006, an Alaska Supreme Court decision against forced treatment acknowledged that psychotropic drugs “‘affect the mind, behavior, intellectual functions, perception, moods, and emotion’ and are known to cause a number of potentially devastating side effects….” It ruled against them being forced on a woman who sued a psychiatric institution over administering the drugs against her will.[11]

WHO acknowledges how the need to change forced mental health treatment policy may be daunting to governments. However, “Although challenging, it is important for countries…to eliminate practices that restrict the right to legal capacity, such as involuntary admission and treatment…,” it states.[12]

CCHR’s Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights includes many of the rights that the WHO report encompasses and governments could implement to replace forced treatment.

Report abuse to CCHR here: www.cchrint-programs.org/acms/case/create

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[1] www.cchrint.org/2021/06/11/world-health-organization-new-guidelines-are-vital-to-end-coercive-psychiatric-practices-abuse/, “Guidance on Community Mental Health Services: Promoting Person-Centered and Rights-Based Approaches,” World Health Organization, 10 June 2021

[2] www.cchrint.org/2022/12/16/cchr-reviews-a-year-of-child-abuse-allegations-against-troubled-teen-behavioral-institutions/

[3] www.madinamerica.com/2019/06/involuntary-hospitalization-increases-risk-suicide-study-finds/

[4] www.cchrint.org/2021/06/11/world-health-organization-new-guidelines-are-vital-to-end-coercive-psychiatric-practices-abuse/; Op. cit., World Health Organization, 10 June 2021, pp. 5, 8

[5] Ibid.

[6] www.cchrint.org/2022/07/11/billions-spent-on-violence-prevention-ignores-how-psychotropic-drugs-cause-hostility/

[7] www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/09/27/1040552033/involuntary-psychiatric-hold-cost-britney-spears

[8] www.madinamerica.com/2022/12/unhoused-expand-involuntary-treatment/

[9] Annalisa Merelli, “NYC’s new plan to forcibly hospitalize homeless people is a waste of taxpayer money,” Quartz, 3 Dec. 2022, qz.com/nycs-new-plan-to-forcibly-hospitalize-homeless-people-i-1849843872

[10] Mehgan Gallagher, “A Comparative Study of the Right to Refuse Treatment in a Psychiatric Institution,” Cambridge University Press, 8 Sept. 2016, www.cambridge.org/core/journals/international-journal-of-legal-information/article/no-means-no-or-does-it-a-comparative-study-of-the-right-to-refuse-treatment-in-a-psychiatric-institution/611A04C256D173CCF94CD260E52D484E

[11] www.cchrint.org/2022/07/11/billions-spent-on-violence-prevention-ignores-how-psychotropic-drugs-cause-hostility/ Faith Myers vs. Alaska Psychiatric Institute, Supreme Court, 2-11021, Superior Court No. 3AN-03-00277, Opinion, No. 6021, 30 June 2006, caselaw.findlaw.com/ak-supreme-court/1004032.html

[12] www.cchrint.org/2021/06/11/world-health-organization-new-guidelines-are-vital-to-end-coercive-psychiatric-practices-abuse/; Op. cit., World Health Organization, 10 June 2021, p. 6

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The Barking Lounge LLC’s newest service is designed to provide extra hydration and nourishment for dogs with curly coats so as to keep them in good condition and avoid tangling. According to the grooming company, curly-coated breeds require brushing twice a week, and the new shampooing service will make this task easier for owners.

More information is available at https://www.thebarkingloungespa.com

In line with this announcement, The Barking Lounge is using a shampoo that is specially formulated with ingredients that will help enhance the natural curl pattern of poodles and other breeds with curly hair. The new shampoo formula also contains natural oils to add moisture and shine to the coat, leaving it looking and feeling healthy.

In addition to the new shampoo service, The Barking Lounge’s Regular Wash treatment also includes a thorough ear cleaning, rounding of the paws, and nail trimming. The treatment is performed by professional groomers with years of experience in handling dogs of all breeds and hair types.

The Barking Lounge’s newly expanded mobile grooming service allows pet owners to have their dogs groomed in the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need to transport their dogs to a traditional grooming salon. The service is currently available in Coral Gables, Wynwood, Pinecrest, and the surrounding areas.

The new shampoo service for dogs with curly hair is available as part of The Barking Lounge’s Regular Wash treatment, which can be scheduled by contacting the company through their website or by phone. Owners looking to give their pets a spa-like experience can also add on services such as deep dental cleaning and nail grinding.

The Barking Lounge is a mobile pet grooming spa owned and run by pet owners who noted a lack of self-service grooming options in their local area. The organization is committed to washing and grooming pets in a safe and clean environment from the comfort and convenience of clients’ own front doors.

With its new shampoo service for dogs with curly hair, The Barking Lounge offers an accessible solution for clients in Coral Gables and the surrounding areas who own poodles and similar breeds. The mobile service provides a convenient and effective way for owners to keep dogs looking and feeling healthy and content.

Interested parties can visit https://www.thebarkingloungespa.com for further details.

The Barking Lounge LLC
thebarkingloungespa@gmail.com
+1-786-282-4212
6351 Northwest 99th Avenue

United States

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The new program is designed to be completed within two months. Once students purchase the self-paced leadership course, they have two months to assign it to themselves or another person. Upon assignment, users will have an additional two months to complete all the modules.

More details can be found at https://bit.ly/SelfLeadership90

Henry Chidgey released his flagship course to guide leaders into reaching their fullest potential. According to Chidgey, becoming an effective leader begins with a person’s ability to manage and lead themselves. This includes becoming self-aware of their emotions and then practicing disciplined self-management.

The new self-leadership course includes several lessons on becoming an emotionally intelligent leader. Students are guided to make continuous improvements in themselves first, so that they can begin hearing alternative perspectives, correcting problematic behaviors in themselves, making difficult decisions, and acting professionally toward their teams.

The goal of the program is to help leaders become effective managers of the modern-day workplace. Students can expect to have improved communication skills, greater self-awareness and self-confidence, and increased productivity and goal achievement at the end of the course.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive complimentary one-on-one coaching with Chidgey.

Henry Chidgey is a trusted leadership coach. He has created a unique training process that uses his over 50 years of professional experience as a coach and businessman to provide practical and proven leadership skills. He works with leaders across all industries and from different company sizes. Further details can be found at https://chidgeyleadershipmethod.com

The Chidgey Leadership Method is an online learning platform specializing in leadership development and training. All courses feature easy-to-understand modules that end with a knowledge check.

Chidgey writes, “As we grow, we learn to become leaders. Being a leader is natural for some, and learning for others. No matter how we have become a leader, it is important to remember we must lead ourselves before we lead others. Take the time to motivate yourself and realize that you can do it. This is the first course I suggest taking in Developing Leadership.”

Interested parties can find more information by visiting https://henrychidgey.com

Chidgey Leadership Training

1303 CR 118B

United States

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Written by veteran educators and school leaders Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein and published by Times 10 Publications, Hacking School Discipline introduces novel strategies and approaches to school discipline. The authors leverage their real-world experience to provide readers with practical solutions for classroom management problems.

For more information, please visit https://www.10publications.com/hacking-school-discipline

The book highlights recent research about the lack of effectiveness of conventional school disciplinary practices. Studies have shown that commonly used punishments, such as detentions, do little to change bad behavior and can strain the relationship between a student and teacher over time.

Available as an eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook, Hacking School Discipline provides readers with alternatives to detentions and suspensions. Based on their own experiences in the classroom, the authors offer step-by-step strategies with real-world anecdotes to promote a culture of understanding between teachers and their students.

Rather than disciplining a misbehaving student, the authors suggest enhancing communication and identifying the root of the problem, through precise questioning and mediation techniques. They note that restorative practices are particularly effective in correcting disruptive or negative behavior, as restorative circles facilitate discussion and reflection.

The book also contains concrete applications of strategies to reduce repeated bad behavior. The authors include ways to create a collaborative environment within the classroom, where teachers can encourage students to cultivate empathy, mindfulness, and self-regulation. By helping students become productive, independent, and responsible learners, teachers can eliminate the need for punishment altogether.

Hacking School Discipline is part of a series of books intended to help educators and school leaders rethink the culture behind disciplinary action and classroom management in schools. The release of this book goes in line with Times 10 Publications’ mission to provide school staff with resources that have practical applications in the classroom.

For other books in the series about restorative justice, anxiety, and equity, please visit https://www.10publications.com/school-discipline-restorative-practice-books

“I taught for over 20 years and realized that educators are so busy helping kids that they rarely have the time or energy to hone their own craft,” says Mark Barnes, founder and president of Times 10 Publications. “I started Times 10 with a single mission in mind: to help educators solve problems. Times 10 books provide practical solutions that busy educators can read today and use tomorrow.”

Interested parties learn more by visiting the websites mentioned above or https://www.10publications.com

Times 10 Publications

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United States

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The new guide explains that gold and other precious metals are effective tools that investors can use to shield themselves from market volatility. Experts agree that between 5 and 10% of a portfolio is an effective investment.

More information can be found at: https://altcoinirareview.com/how-to-start-a-self-directed-gold-roth-ira-steps-to-invest-online-in-a-gold-ira

The latest release from Gold and Altcoin IRA Review explains that the primary reasons to open a gold IRA account include diversification of assets, protection against inflation, and potential for long-term growth.

Diversification is a key aspect of any investment strategy, and a self-directed gold IRA allows individuals to diversify their retirement portfolio by including a tangible asset that is not directly tied to the stock market. This can help to mitigate risk and provide a hedge against economic downturns.

Inflation is another important factor to consider when planning for retirement. Historically, gold has been a reliable store of value and has maintained its purchasing power over time. This is in contrast to paper currency, which can lose value due to inflation. A self-directed gold IRA can provide a hedge against inflation and help to preserve the purchasing power of retirement savings.

A self-directed gold IRA has the potential for long-term growth. The price of gold tends to rise over time, and as such, a self-directed gold IRA can be a valuable addition to a retirement portfolio. The price of gold can also be affected by supply and demand, geopolitical events, and monetary policy, which can create opportunities for growth.

However, Gold and Altcoin IRA Review says that investing in gold also comes with its own set of risks. The price of gold can be volatile and can fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. In addition, there may be additional costs associated with holding physical gold, such as storage and insurance.

A spokesperson states: “Gold IRAs are like traditional IRAs in numerous ways. After retirement, you can withdraw your money and pay tax on your returns.”

Interested parties can learn more at: https://altcoinirareview.com/how-to-start-a-self-directed-gold-roth-ira-steps-to-invest-online-in-a-gold-ira

Gold and Altcoin IRA Review

2340 East Main Street

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The practice’s service caters to individuals who want to improve or restore their smile without using crowns or dental implants. The procedure is minimally invasive and used to correct various dental problems, like severely discolored teeth and cracked, chipped, or misshapen teeth.

More information can be found at https://www.anacapaaesthetic.com/services/porcelain-veneers

Durable and natural-looking, the center’s new veneers are fabricated from a translucent porcelain material that can be customized to reflect clients’ preferred tooth shape, size, and color.

Unlike crowns, porcelain veneers do not require any extensive tooth preparation. The Dental Specialists at Anacapa Dental Art Institute use a conservative approach that preserves clients’ natural teeth while still achieving the desired improvements.

To begin, Dr. Saj Jivraj and his team use a combination of intraoral scans to create 3D models for planning. These veneers are ultra-thin in size and are usually bonded to the front of the teeth.

Anacapa Dental Art Institute’s porcelain veneer procedure includes a unique step that allows patients to try out a set of provisional veneers to see how the final version will look. The temporary veneers can be worn for two to three weeks, until the client is comfortable with their new look, and are offered at no extra cost to the patient.

Though porcelain veneers can be used to create entire smile makeovers, they are not suitable for everyone. Patients with severely damaged teeth may require more comprehensive solutions like dental implants to restore their smile.

About Anacapa Dental Art Institute

Dr. Saj Jivraj, the principal dentist at Anacapa Dental Art Institute, is a world-renowned expert in cosmetic and implant dentistry, with several peer-reviewed publications to his name.

The practice offers a full range of restorative, functional, and sedation dental services, all of which are provided in its state-of-the-art luxury facility.

One satisfied client said, “I had an amazing experience dealing with Dr. Jivraj. He is very professional and knowledgeable when dealing with his patients. He explains everything and proposes all the options, involving you in the decision-making process. I truly recommend Dr. Jivraj.”

Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://www.anacapadental.com

Anacapa Dental Art Institute

2821 N Ventura Rd

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The announcement comes as the company moves to a bigger space to better accommodate gatherings of all sizes. Karen Aucoin, Studio 131’s proprietor, says this development presented the ideal time to revamp the event packages, giving parents-to-be greater flexibility for their gender reveal parties.

More information about Studio 131 is available at https://www.studio131orangelake.com/

Aucoin adds that the company offers a convenient venue reservation system, allowing clients to book rooms and event services online. This also enables them to easily customize their party in line with their vision and budget.

When booking a venue, clients start by choosing one of three packages: Silver, Gold, or Platinum. They can then customize their package by booking add-on services like decorations, catering, music, photography, and videography. There are also premium options available, such as cupcake tiers, neon signs, and deluxe plates.

Likewise, they can book a venue for half or whole-day use. Each room can comfortably seat up to 100 people, so clients can hold both intimate and grand celebrations.

Busy parents can also pick from a selection of themed packages, including disco, autumn, floral, and bohemian-inspired options. These lessen the stress of organizing events and make preparations faster, allowing clients to enjoy the party more.

If prospective clients wish to see the venue before booking it, they can request a private tour by calling Studio 131’s office.

ABOUT STUDIO 131

Studio 131 provides clients with a seamless way to organize celebrations for life’s most important milestones. Its party rooms can be used for birthdays, graduations, conferences, lectures, and wedding receptions. It caters to clients in communities such as Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Indian Rocks Beach, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, and St. Petersburg.

Aucoin says: “We know you’re thrilled to be welcoming a baby to your home. As such, we offer top-notch venues and end-to-end event services so you can share this news with all your loved ones. Our goal is to make this occasion a moment your friends and family will remember for years to come.”

Interested parties may visit https://www.studio131orangelake.com/ if they need further details about the venue and its specifications.

Studio 131
karenaucoin@gmail.com
+1-727-386-9639
11803 104th St, Largo,

United States

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The newest chat room allows unlimited interaction amongst intermediate and professional traders to share helpful tips and tricks when taking short positions in the market. ‘My Investing Club’ also offers a one-on-one mentorship where learners have direct contact with their mentors and a trading blueprint that contains pre-planned price levels, entries, exits, and stops that professionals use to make stock picks.

For more information, visit https://myinvestingclub.com

‘My Investing Club”s recently launched chat room helps traders use short bias trading strategies to optimize their stock picks. According to The Hedge Fund Journal, short bias trading is a strategy that is becoming increasingly popular because its faster turnover rates equate to more consistent returns, especially for day traders.

‘My Investing Club’ explains that short bias trading requires traders to take a short position on the market. This strategy is beneficial when the stock market drops. The key skill is identifying shares whose prices are bound to decrease within a trading day.

Short bias trading can be practiced by traders of all skill levels, but intermediate traders are encouraged to learn this technique to broaden their income stream and take their trading career to the next level. When they choose to sign up for a ‘My Investing Club’ mentorship, they have unlimited access to the chat rooms where they can meet and share ideas with fellow traders and get advice from stock market experts as well. Professional traders teach their students proprietary trading techniques and are available via voice chat and direct messaging for those who have questions about some of their stock picks.

Aside from the chat room and the mentorship, ‘My Investing Club’ members also have access to the community’s learning management system, where they can find on-demand videos on different trading topics that are created by the mentors themselves.

“When we first started, we wished there was someone to help us. MIC was created to arm traders of all levels with all the necessary tools to achieve success and total financial freedom,” a company representative said.

More information is available at https://myinvestingclub.com

My Investing Club

979 Story Road
STE 7078
United States

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NuYou Therapies’ expansion introduces effective regenerative therapies that are based on a holistic healthcare approach to diagnosing and treating health conditions like ligament, joint, tendon, and spinal cord disorders.

More details are available at https://www.nuyoutherapies.com

With NuYou Therapies’ expanded services, patients in Mount Vernon now have access to noninvasive regenerative treatments to relieve pain and other symptoms caused by musculoskeletal problems. The new procedures focus on treating and rebuilding damaged tissues without the need for invasive surgery or heavy medication.

The holistic healthcare center’s announcement coincides with recent statistics from the World Health Organization, which show that 1.71 billion people worldwide suffer from varying musculoskeletal disorders, resulting in chronic pain, fatigue, muscle twitches, stiffness, and limited mobility.

The specialists at NuYou Therapies utilize the latest treatments that enhance the body’s natural ability to rebuild damaged tissues, thereby providing relief from musculoskeletal pain and restoring the body to normal function. The center’s therapists conduct extensive investigations to target the root causes of musculoskeletal damage in the body before implementing effective outpatient treatment plans to improve the patient’s level of mobility and dexterity.

With its new outpatient procedures, NuYou Therapies provides an alternative to traditional medical practices using holistic healthcare therapies that treat the human body as a whole rather than focusing on a particular symptom. These non-operative treatments relieve pain and discomfort with a shorter recovery time than surgery.

Based in Evansville, IN, NuYou Therapies’ team of medical professionals specializes in the latest regenerative therapies and natural medicine. The center offers consultations, diagnosis, and treatments for a wide range of health conditions, including addiction therapy, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. NuYou Therapies applies its extensive knowledge of natural medicine to create treatment plans that emphasize the importance of naturally achieving overall health, wellness, and comfort.

A representative for the center said, “The NuYou Therapies team comprises medical specialists with diverse backgrounds and one common goal – to help our clients fully recover and live pain-free lives. We specialize in reducing pain and increasing function, with procedures that are based on trust and medical integrity.”

For more information, please visit https://www.nuyoutherapies.com

NuYou Therapies

900 Tutor Lane
Suite 102
United States

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The company’s latest launch adds live market recaps to its extensive list of educational tools for traders of all abilities and levels of experience. The mentorship program connects members with successful professional financiers who have made profitable careers in the stock market and are able to pass on their hard-earned knowledge to nascent traders.

More details can be found at https://myinvestingclub.com/chatroom

The updates affirm the ‘My Investing Club’ commitment to making a career in day trading more accessible to millions of people across the globe. The platform offers exclusive access to the panel of mentors seven days a week so that members never have to wait long to have their questions answered by the experts.

The recently added Live Market Recaps feature gives subscribers a comprehensive account of recent activity in the financial markets. This includes trading highlights, trends, and economic news and forecasts based on recent events. These updates offer real-time information on how the market is performing and provide insight into potential outcomes for intraday traders, short buyers and sellers, and those who deal in options trading.

MIC’s mentorship program is part of its wider community chatroom, connecting like-minded individuals to enable skill sharing and peer support. Enrollees also receive daily trading blueprints to give them a head start on the day ahead before the market opens for business.

In addition to private, one-to-one coaching, MIC also curates an exhaustive database of training videos, covering every aspect of day trading. This encyclopedia of trading can be accessed on-demand from wherever one is in the world. Other features include an Accelerator course and coaching modules on using hedge fund strategies for intraday trading. The platform seeks to help its members become self-sufficient, delivering consistent returns and expediting the path to financial independence.

A spokesperson says, “The markets change constantly. Traders must stay on top of these changes and adapt to remain profitable. We provide our members with weekly cutting-edge training webinars to keep them up to speed on what’s working and what isn’t working anymore in the current market, today.”

For more information, and to sign up, interested parties can visit https://myinvestingclub.com/chatroom

My Investing Club

979 Story Road
STE 7078
United States

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