16th Annual Critical Perspectives in Mental Health Conference
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November 8, 2024 – November 9, 2024
âFIRST, DO GOODâ: CRITICAL AND CREATIVE RESPONSES TO IATROGENIC HARM IN MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICES
16th Annual Critical Perspectives in Mental Health Conference
âFirst do no harmâ is considered a key ethical principle in health and social care practices. Yet, over the years, we have heard many accounts of harm caused by coercion, neglect, overmedication, adverse drug reactions, loss of dignity and agency from people who have used/are using mental health services. Over the years, we have also become aware of professionals who are concerned about potentially harmful caregiving practices but are afraid to speak out. The term âiatrogenic harmâ articulates these concerns, referring to the damage caused inadvertently by treatment and care, including diagnosis, intervention, error, or negligence. Â This conference aims to provide a space to explore issues of iatrogenic harm caused by mental health practices, seeking and sharing creative ways to move towards âFirst, do goodâ practices.
Here is the Programme
Here is the Book of Abstracts