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March 29, 2026BJPsych Open0 citationsOpen Access

Long-term segregation in mental health hospitals: qualitative study of its impact and human rights implications

KFKathryn FradleyAHAlina Haines-Delmont

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the effects of long-term segregation in mental health hospitals on individuals' well-being and to address human rights issues.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with individuals affected by long-term segregation.
  • Analyzed data to identify themes related to psychological impact.
  • Examined existing human rights implications of segregation practices.
  • Long-term segregation leads to significant psychological harm.
  • Participants reported feelings of isolation and decreased dignity.
  • Human rights violations were identified as systemic and urgent for reform.

Abstract

LTS is not a therapeutic intervention and is associated with profound psychological harm and human rights violations. Systemic reform and implementation of rights-based, trauma-informed alternatives, such as the HOPE(S) model, are urgently required to safeguard well-being and dignity in mental healthcare.

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Fradley et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c28cde0f0f753b39ce4chttps://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2026.10996
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