Navigating Physical Restraints in Mental Health Care

The chapter explores the training and complexities involved in physically restraining individuals in mental health care settings, emphasizing the necessity for safety of patients and staff. It challenges common perceptions, discussing personal experiences of growing up around physical restraints and the normalization of such practices beyond traditional mental health work. The speakers address historical abuses, ethical considerations, and the importance of using physical restraints as a last resort after considering verbal communication and individual needs.