Research seminar at Abertay

ABERTAY University is to host a research seminar with Professor Eimear Muir-Cochrane, from Au s t r a l i a , d i s c u s s i n g chemical restraint and its use as coercion in mental health.

Chemical restraint i s considered to be one of the most severe forms of coercion in mental health.

Its use is strongly restricted in some countries but preferred in others where it is regarded as the best tool to manage acutely disturbed behaviour.

Defining chemical restraint is itself problematic and consumers have strong views about its use.

Professor MuirCochrane’s presentation attempts to unpack some of the issues about this form of restraint and to gain understanding about a way forward in the treatment of people with mental health problems.

Professor MuirCochrane is chair of nursing ( mental health) at Flinders University i n Adelaide and is visiting professor at the Centre for Mental Health Research, City University of London.

She has been involved in mental health research and education for more than 30 years.

Her research focuses on mental health in both the community and hospital settings.

She is passionate about trying to make a difference in researching aggression, seclusion, absconding and restraint and is recognised as an international expert in these areas.

The seminar will be held on September 6.