Why we need to rethink the medical approach to children’s mental health
Editor's note: Following on from last week's statement by the Psychological Society of Ireland that psychiatry should not be in sole charge of youth...
Coercion in psychiatric wards tied to worse recovery, study finds
Coercive measures remain routine in psychiatric hospitals, yet new evidence suggests they do far more harm than good. A longitudinal study of 111 inpatients...
Event notice: The Soteria approach to treating psychosis, exploring efforts to expand availability
The alternative treatment model of Soteria helps people suffering from altered states without relying on medication or coercion.
In this upcoming webinar, (Saturday, February 22,...
Dr Pat Bracken: Psychiatric power, a personal view
Editor's note - Mad in Ireland is sharing this article from Dr Pat Bracken, first printed in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine in 2012,...
Open Dialogue: A road less travelled
Professional practice in mental health is changing. Service users are becoming more active in their own treatment.
Since 1984, the rise of the Service User...