Citizens Commission on Human Rights New Zealand

'What are the suggested alternatives?

 

Differential Diagnosis

 

All patients should receive what is called “differential diagnosis” whereby the doctor analyses the patients medical history and conducts a thorough physical examination to rule out any possible problems that might cause a set of symptoms. These medical tests could include comprehensive blood tests, X-rays, or even MRI and should be based solely on scientific medical validity rather than subjective opinion led diagnosis to ensure that a person’s problem does not stem from an untreated medical condition that is manifesting as a “psychiatric” symptom.

 

 

Informed Consent

 

In general medicine the standard for informed consent should include communicating the nature of the diagnoses, the purpose of a proposed treatment or procedure, the risks and benefits of the proposed treatment, and information on alternative treatments so that an informed and educated choice can be sought by the patient.

 

 

Exploring your other options

 

There are numerous excellent alternatives to be discovered including standard medical care, environmental solutions, education, and many socially orientated support groups if one searches around for them.

 

Although CCHR NZ does not condone or promote any specific practitioner, medical organization, practice or group, we have found the below resources to be helpful for individuals looking for more information on the following topics:

 

 

Find a registered healthcare practitioner trained in nutritional and environmental medicine by ACNEM.

http://www.acnem.org/

 

 

Dr Janelle Sinclair - Biochemist and natural medicine practitioner analyses biochemical imbalances that may contribute or cause Mental Health symptoms

http://www.DrJanelleSinclair.com

 

 

Alternative & Non Drug Solutions for people diagnosed schizophrenic

http://www.moshersoteria.com/

 

 

Institute for Progressive Medicine — Conventional and Complementary Therapies

http://www.iprogressivemed.com

 

 

The American College for the Advancement of Medicine — A Non-Profit Medical Society Dedicated to Improving Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

http://acam.org

 

 

Whitaker Wellness Institute — Health Care for a Longer, More Active Life

http://www.whitakerwellness.com/

 

 

 

Environmental solutions/alternatives for mental health

 

American Academy of Environmental Medicine — Promotes Optimum Health Through Prevention and Safe and Effective Treatments

http://www.aaemonline.org

 

 

Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/

 

 

The Doris J. Rapp Education Corporation — Vital Information on Environmental Factors Affecting Health in Children and Adults

http://www.drrapp.com

 

 

 

Alternatives to psychiatric drugs for children

 

DrugFreeChildren.org — Informational Website on Issues Surrounding the Use of “Chemical Restraints” on Children

http://www.drugfreechildren.org

 

 

The Block Center — Find and Treat Underlying Health Problems in Children

http://www.blockcenter.com

 

 

 

Psychiatric drugs side effects information

 

MedlinePlus — Information on Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

 

 

Medical Dictionary

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html

 

 

 

Reporting the side effects of drugs

 

Medsafe — The New Zealand Medicines Safety Authority where you can and should lodge any Adverse Reactions to Drugs

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/adverse/reactions.asp

 

 

RxISK is the first free, independent website where patients, doctors, and pharmacists can research prescription drugs

https://www.rxisk.org/Default.aspx

 

 

 

Non drug solutions for mental health getting off withdrawing from psychiatric drugs

 

Safe Harbor

http://www.alternativementalhealth.com

 

 

The Road Back — How To Get Off Psychiatric Drugs Safely

http://www.theroadback.org

 

 

 

Alternatives and information on non-psychiatric drug solutions

 

Naturalnews.com — Independent News on Natural Health, Nutrition and More

http://www.naturalnews.com

 

 

Natural Solutions — Natural Remedies & Healthy Solutions

http://www.naturalsolutionsmag.com

 

 

AbleChild

http://www.ablechild.org

 

 

Natural Health Education

http://www.thepeopleschemist.com

 

 

Alternatives to Meds Center

http://www.alternativetomeds.com/

 

 

High Impact Biological Medicine Health Spa & Detox retreat

http://biosanctuary.com/

 

 

 

Groups and Blogs

 

Bobby Fiddaman Blog

http://seroxatsecrets.wordpress.com/

 

 

Community Action on Suicide Prevention Education and Research

http://www.casper.org.nz/