Psychiatric hospitalization as an experience of trauma

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 1994 Apr;8(2):78-81. doi: 10.1016/0883-9417(94)90037-x.

Abstract

The experience of being a client in a locked, inpatient psychiatric unit can be considered trauma-producing. This article examines that phenomenon, offers suggestions for reform, and recommends dialogue for further change.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders*
  • Female
  • Health Care Reform
  • Hospitalization*
  • Humans
  • Inpatients / psychology*
  • Mental Disorders / psychology*
  • Stress, Psychological / etiology*
  • Stress, Psychological / psychology*