Back from the Borderline5 Des 2023

from coercion to consent: WHO and UN say psychiatry must change entirely

Prepare to uncover a seismic shift in the global mental health landscape as we explore the groundbreaking WHO and UN Guidance that challenges the very foundations of modern psychiatry. This episode delves into how entrenched mental health practices—rooted in the biomedical model—often violate international human rights, exposing significant flaws in current psychiatric systems worldwide.

Join me as we navigate the major revelations, including psychiatry’s overreliance on medication, the routine use of detention and involuntary treatment, and the exclusion of individuals with mental health struggles from key decisions about their own care. We’ll examine how the WHO and UN are advocating for a transformative approach to mental health—one that is human-centered, rights-based, and community-driven.

Key Topics Covered:

WHO and UN’s Call for Change: Why psychiatry’s reliance on the biomedical model is under scrutiny and the shift towards a holistic mental health framework.
Human Rights Violations in Mental Health: Uncover the troubling practices of forced treatment and involuntary hospitalization, often accepted in current psychiatric norms.
Empowering Individuals in Mental Health Decisions: How the Guidance emphasizes the right of individuals to have control over their treatment and recovery paths.
Toward Community-Driven Psychiatry: A look at how the new Guidance proposes community-based alternatives to institutionalization.
Implications for Global Mental Health Legislation: The potential ripple effects on mental health laws and policies worldwide as human rights move to the forefront.

This episode offers a deep dive into the forces challenging established psychiatric practices and shaping the future of mental health. If you’re interested in understanding the critical changes underway and their profound implications for mental health rights and reform, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

REFERENCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Article referenced in this episode: “The New WHO and UN Guidance: Psychiatry Must Entirely Change” by Niall Mclaren

Click here watch the full launch of the Joint WHO/OHCHR guidance and practice on mental health, human rights and legislation.

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The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.

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