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CCHR South Africa provides informational resources for parents who want to better understand the process surrounding psychiatric assessments, medication discussions, and consent.
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Before Any Treatment Decision, Be Fully Informed
Your child’s health and wellbeing matter. Take time to understand all options and ask the right questions.
If your child has not been prescribed psychiatric medication, this is the ideal time to learn more about how assessments, diagnoses, and treatment discussions typically work. Understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared should these conversations arise in the future.
Educational Resources
Explore interviews, reports, and documentaries that examine psychiatric practices, medication discussions, and long-term considerations. These materials are provided for informational purposes only.
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Prescription for Violence
A documentary examining reported concerns about psychiatric medication. Watch the documentary.
A Closer Look at Psychiatry
Presented here are 20 CCHR publications examining psychiatric practices, treatment approaches, and their reported impact on individuals and communities, including children.
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