The Mental Health Commission in Ireland has reported a 48.61 per cent reduction in restrictive practices in mental health centres from 2019 to 2023. This decrease is attributed to the introduction of new Rules and Code by the Commission in January 2023. The report documented a decrease in episodes of physical restraint and seclusion, indicating progress towards a more person-centred and human rights-focused approach to mental health care. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People welcomed the report, highlighting the importance of moving away from restrictive practices in line with national mental health policy. The revised rules aim to uphold the inherent rights of individuals in mental health services.
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Restrictive practices in Irish mental health centres down by almost half in five years
