The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) of Florida is partnering with Boomtown Community Partners (BCP) to host a public exhibit highlighting historical and contemporary mental health human rights concerns. The free exhibit, titled "Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit," will be displayed in Kissimmee, Florida from March 20-23rd, featuring comprehensive documentation of psychiatric abuse and its systemic impacts.
The exhibit, which will include educational panels, photographs, and a documentary featuring interviews with over 160 experts and victims, aims to expose what organizers describe as profound human rights violations within psychiatric practice. Visitors will learn about the origins of psychiatry, its alleged social control mechanisms, and what CCHR characterizes as profit-driven treatment approaches.
Isaac Vasquez, known as Coach Boom and co-founder of BCP, will serve as the guest speaker during a special presentation on March 23rd. This collaboration marks a significant moment for both organizations in their mission to raise awareness about mental health human rights, particularly concerning children and families.
CCHR Florida, which has previously received 11 awards for advocacy work, views this exhibit as a critical opportunity to educate the public about what they argue are ongoing abuses in mental health treatment. The organization seeks to challenge current psychiatric practices and promote greater protections for vulnerable populations.
The exhibit will address sensitive topics including forced psychiatric commitment, controversial treatments like electroshock therapy applied to children and seniors, and systemic issues within mental health care that potentially compromise individual rights and dignity.
