Restrictive practices in mental health settings—such as physical restraint and seclusion—are meant to be a last resort, used only when patients pose a risk to themselves or others. In 2021 and 2022 ...

The public inquiry into the deaths of at least 2,000 people under the care of mental health services heard "grave concerns" about the use of a digital patient monitoring system. The technology, called ...

A legislative committee examining the failures of North Carolina's mental health system is considering strengthening the state's outpatient commitment law.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health specialists started using telemedicine much more frequently. Despite many benefits, a new study finds that virtual visits did not make it easier for ...

As a hospitalist, you are in a unique position to notice changes in your hospitalized patients. This frontline perspective can be used to improve inpatient attention and care, and differs from primary ...