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“It has exposed unsanitary conditions and illegal activities in mental hospitals, which were then corrected by health and hospital corporations.

“All over the world, branches of CCHR offered help to members of parliaments to increase their awareness of mental health situations, so that actual reform could occur.”

Due in part to CCHR’s efforts, the United Nations in December 1991 adopted principles and guidelines for humane treatment of those in psychiatric institutions. They called upon all nations to restore human rights “through appropriate legislative, judicial, administrative, education and other measures.”

CCHR is today recognized worldwide as a relentless and effective foe of those who would destroy individuals under the banner of “mental health.” It will continue its work to ensure that justice is served wherever violations of basic human rights occur.


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