Woman 'threatened' by NHS ward staff, inquiry told
A 73-year-old inpatient, Iris Scott, experienced staff bullying and threats, alleged care failures, and died by suicide while detained on a mental health ward.
Dominant medical-model practices, staff burnout, and medication prioritization produce dehumanizing, punitive care that neglects individuals' needs and meaning in UK mental health services.
Fear of Suicide, Control, and Effective Hospitalizations
The fear that suicide risk evokes often leads to a controlling and carceral approach that is not effective. A reliance on such methods hinders the delivery of productive mental health support.
