Trusted with the care of the mentally disturbed, psychiatry
has failed utterly. Humane, non-intrusive methods exist to help
people who are troubled, overwhelmed by problems or emotionally
distraught. For example, extensive medical studies prove that physical
illnesses can manifest as “psychiatric” symptoms and
should be addressed with medical treatment. Additionally, good nutrition,
a healthy environment, and work that boosts morale will do much
for these individuals. They respond to rest, safety and a healthy
diet. What they don’t need is torture or to have their human
rights violated as covered in documents such as the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights and CCHR’s
Mental Health Declaration of Human Rights.
Dr. Thomas Szasz states, “Old age homes, workshops,
temporary homes for indigent persons whose family ties have been
disintegrated, progressive prison communities—these and many
other facilities will be needed to assure the tasks now entrusted
to mental hospitals.”
Every person is entitled to certain rights –
simply by the fact that they are a human being. They are "rights"
because they are things you are allowed to be, to do or to have.
These rights are there for your protection against people who might
want to harm or hurt you. They are also there to help us get along
with each other and live in peace.
Many people know something about their rights. They know they have
a right to be paid for the work they do and they have a right to
vote. But there exist many other rights.
When human rights are not well known by people, abuses such as
discrimination, intolerance, injustice, oppression and slavery can
arise.
Born out of the atrocities and enormous loss of life during World
War II, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by
the United Nations to provide a common understanding of what everyone’s
rights are. It forms the basis for a world built on freedom, justice
and peace.
Learn what everyone's rights are through stunning visual stories.
Youth
for Human Rights International teamed up with the Church
of Scientology International to create 30
powerful public service announcements to educate and inspire
the world.
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