SECLUSION & RESTRAINT DECLARATION
Upholding Human Rights: Criminalising Seclusion and Restraint in Mental Health Care
I am writing to express my firm belief that the practices of seclusion and restraint in mental health care settings should be criminalised. These interventions, which can have profound and lasting negative effects on individuals' well-being, are in direct violation of human rights and dignity. The use of seclusion and restraint in mental health care is often associated with instances of trauma, physical harm, and dehumanisation of individuals in crisis.
These interventions can exacerbate the very conditions they are intended to address and perpetuate a cycle of violence and coercion. Criminalising seclusion and restraint would send a clear message that the physical and emotional safety of individuals in mental health care settings must be prioritised above all else. It would create legal accountability for the inappropriate and unnecessary use of these interventions and drive a shift towards trauma-informed, person-centered care approaches that respect the autonomy and dignity of individuals. By criminalising seclusion and restraint, we can pave the way for systemic changes in mental health care that prioritise therapeutic relationships, de-escalation techniques, and non-coercive interventions. It is time to move towards a model of care that upholds the rights and humanity of all individuals, regardless of their mental health status.
I urge you to join me in advocating for the criminalisation of seclusion and restraint in mental health care and championing a rights-based approach to supporting individuals in crisis. Together, we can work towards a future where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion in their journey towards mental health and well-being. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to working together towards a more just and humane mental health care system. Sincerely, Olivia Fischer
T H E B A S I C S
L E T'S PROMOTE H O L I S T I C H E A L T H
In an era where truth often seems obscured by a fog of corporate interests and institutional power, the work of independent journalists and ethical practitioners becomes a beacon of light during these dark times. These intrepid seekers of truth stand as the last line of defence against a tide of misinformation that threatens to engulf us all. Today we find ourselves facing a crisis of epic proportions in the field of mental health. One that strikes at the very heart of scientific integrity and public trust.
Despite Mounting evidence of widespread fraud, and misconduct in anti-depressant research an alarming number of medical professionals continue to operate behind what can only be described by being a pharmaceutical curtain.
Every day patients are prescribed powerful psychotropic drugs based on studies that are now known to be manipulative and misleading. This is not merely academic dishonesty. It is a betrayal of public trust with potentially devastating consequences for millions of lives. The story of how anti depressants came to dominate the mental health landscape is one of corporate greed , scientific malfeasance and regulatory failure it is a tail that desperately needs telling and one that cuts to the core of how we as a society approach mental health and human suffering. In times like these we owe a debt of gratitude to those journalists who dare to challenge the status quo. Who risk professional ostracism and personal attacks to bring the hidden truths to light. Their courage and commitment to uncovering the facts no matter how uncomfortable or inconvenient serve as a vital safeguard for public health, democratic values and medical freedom.
M Y P E R S O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
The general medical community has failed to assist people in safely getting off these drugs. The dependency can create severe withdrawal symptoms. Most doctors have no clue how to get their patients off safely keeping them in a cycle of drug dependency.
The worst of prescribers will frame the withdrawal symptoms as worsening “depression” and justification for staying on drugs.
In the shadowy corridors of modern psychiatry and it is shadowy, it is dark - lurks a silent epidemic, one that has ruined countless lives, while hiding behind the mask of help. These medical catastrophes have been brewing for decades their reckless over prescription of psychotropic drugs and the harrowing struggle of those trying to break free from their chemical shackles. Imagine being told that a cocktail of pills would lift the fog of depression, sharpen your focus and stabilise your mood - all under the guise of scientific progress and safety. Now imagine finding yourself trapped in a nightmare far worse than one you sought to escape. For millions around the world this isn’t imagination it is reality. These people have become unwilling victims to a system that prioritises quick fixes and poly pharmacy - over long term healing, where the cure has become nothing more than a devastating disease in itself.
The allure is undeniable , a pill for every ill. A chemical solution for life’s complexities but beneath this seductive promise lies a darker truth. What began as a single prescription often cascades into a dangerous dance of multiple drugs each attempting to counteract the side effects of the of the others this isn’t health care this is a perilous game of pharmaceutical Jenga, with patients lives hanging in the balance.
OPEN LETTER TO THE PREMIER
