Non-coercive techniques for the management of crises in mental health settings in Germany-a narrative review.

Int Rev Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Gesundheit Nord gGmbH-Klinikverbund Bremen, Bremen, Germany.

Published: May 2023

Coercion is common in mental health care settings in Germany. At the same time, considerable efforts are undertaken to reduce and ultimately abolish coercive interventions. Need adapted treatment, open door policies, and moving away from the biomedical model of mental illness can contribute to non-coercive care. WHO's QualityRights Training can be used to advance knowledge about and adherence to human rights standards in institutions, and to transform institutions to a non-coercive approach. Advance care decisions can make sure that will and preferences prevail in situations when capacity is questioned. However, a radical overhaul of legislation would be required to abolish coercive mental health care in Germany.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2022.2087493DOI Listing

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