“Dem sey mi mad”: Afro Caribbean Experiences of Psychosis

Racial and ethnic disparities in psychological well being stay a contentious subject of political initiatives, researchers, theorists and activists.  There have been many initiatives by successive governments in the UK, to enhance race equality in psychological well being.  These embrace Delivering Race Equality in Psychological Well being (Division of Well being 2005) (hereinafter, “DRE“),  and…

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When care causes hurt: a scientific overview of antagonistic experiences in psychological well being wards

Inpatient psychological well being companies are supposed to present protected locations for individuals experiencing psychological well being difficulties to obtain help and recuperate, however for a lot of, the fact is way from this very best. Sufferers typically report distressing experiences, together with being subjected to restrictive practices like seclusion and restraint, coercion, and tedium….

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Up to date evaluation of experiences of obligatory therapy builds the case for authorized reform to be grounded in lived experiences

Following giant scale critiques, new laws for England and Wales will probably be debated quickly in Westminster, whereas the Scottish Authorities is but to decide to a timetable for authorized reform. Psychological well being laws is complicated and contentious so it’s important that the uncommon alternatives to evaluation and replace regulation are knowledgeable by finest…

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