Ex-patients of the mental health system logically never wish to return. Some do return forcibly or willingly as patients again – victims of the revolving door of an unhealthy system. There are some people who willingly return to psychiatric wards… Continue Reading →
The torture, humiliation and harsh punishments of the early asylums are no longer visible across psychiatric wards. Even so, their legacy remains. The protections we have for patient rights in most facilities often do ensure physical abuse is minimised but… Continue Reading →
Former or even ongoing mental health patients are a huge asset to learn from to improve our systems. Survivors of inpatient and outpatient mental health care are best placed to understand the strengths and challenges of these systems. This can… Continue Reading →
Those who use mental health services are variably called patients, survivors, service users and more commonly in many countries as ‘consumers’. They are seen to consume mental health services and are meant to have similar powers of choice to any… Continue Reading →
Policymakers across many modern democracies are oriented towards quick wins and short-to-medium term planning. Big bold infrastructure needs flashy 3D renders and visible milestones to demonstrate ‘progress’. Cutting the ribbon of a new hospital is a political win for politicians… Continue Reading →
Madness on Many Levels is a series of posts about the Australian psychiatric systems within large public hospitals. This series draws from lived experience as a patient and work experience over several years across many psychiatric facilities. Taking a critical… Continue Reading →
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