Iranian religious scholar and civil activist Sedigheh Vasmaghi said there is no legal basis for admitting a young woman into psychiatric care because she took her clothes off in apparent protest ...

Patients with experience of self-admission describe increased autonomy, improved conditions for recovery and reduced strain in relationships with relatives. They also report that access to ...

Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses can make daily life extremely difficult.

Though psychiatric wards are helpful in diluting a mental health crisis, there have been many issues raised with the current state of operation. Illustration by Steven Coleman/The Daily Campus When ...

Patients with experience of self-admission describe increased autonomy, improved conditions for recovery and reduced strain in relationships with ...

Patient-initiated brief admission as a complement to outpatient psychiatric care is appreciated by nurses and patients, and can reduce levels of anxiety in people with emotional instability and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Intensive home treatment for those experiencing acute psychiatric crisis is a safe and effective substitute for ...