Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Forced psychiatric confinement – Who is at risk?
Forced psychiatric confinement – Who is at risk?
Forced psychiatric confinement – Who is at risk?
Friday 24th February 2023
Uncover the unsettling reality of enforced psychiatric confinement with Rob Wipond and Dr. Anna Baranowsky on the Bear Psychology Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Unmasking Forced Psychiatric Confinement: Insights with Rob Wipond
It's important to emphasize that psychiatrists, medical practitioners, are the top legal authority in a hospital setting, so under the law.
Ever thought asylums were a relic of the past? Think again. In this gripping episode of the Bear Psychology Podcast, Dr. Anna Baranowsky sits down with investigative journalist and author Rob Wipond to uncover the unsettling reality of enforced psychiatric confinement still prevalent today. Drawing from his eye-opening book, 'Your Consent Is Not Required', Wipond reveals how forced interventions are alarmingly common in both private and public mental health facilities across North America.
Wipond shares shocking examples of psychiatric practices being used to control a wide range of individuals, from school children and disoriented elderly to protesters and whistleblowers. His research highlights how these interventions often involve surveillance, indefinite detention, powerful tranquilizing drugs, restraints, seclusion, and even electroshock therapy. The conversation delves into the misuse of psychiatric confinement to manage family conflicts, police the streets, and even fraudulently increase hospital profits. Dr.
Baranowsky brings her extensive experience working with trauma survivors to the discussion, emphasizing the critical need for trust and collaboration in mental health care. Together, they explore the lack of medical oversight in these practices, the impact of sleep deprivation on mental health, and the damaging stigma surrounding involuntary treatment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the current state of mental health care and the pressing need for reform.
With a blend of personal anecdotes and broader insights, Dr. Baranowsky and Wipond provide a thought-provoking look at an issue that demands our attention.