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Physically restricting mental health patients can often harm them. New study suggests compassion could change that

Restrictive practices in mental health settings—such as physical restraint and seclusion—are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients pose a risk to themselves or others. Subscribe to our ...
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Physically restricting mental health patients can often harm them – my new study suggests compassion could change that

Daniel Lawrence is affiliated with the Labour Party. Restrictive practices in mental health settings – such as physical restraint and seclusion – are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients ...