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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Sectioned children face more trauma in the institutions supposed to protect them | Letter

Children with severe eating disorders can be subjected to prolonged locked institutional care, isolation, and inadequate family support, causing lasting trauma and guilt for parents.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
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Woman 'threatened' by NHS ward staff, inquiry told

A 73-year-old inpatient, Iris Scott, experienced staff bullying and threats, alleged care failures, and died by suicide while detained on a mental health ward.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Review of "Fragile Minds"

Dominant medical-model practices, staff burnout, and medication prioritization produce dehumanizing, punitive care that neglects individuals' needs and meaning in UK mental health services.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Fear of Suicide, Control, and Effective Hospitalizations

The fear that suicide risk evokes often leads to a controlling and carceral approach that is not effective. A reliance on such methods hinders the delivery of productive mental health support.
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