Medicine
Trauma-Informed Care in the Psychiatric Inpatient Setting
Quick fact
Studies show that over 90% of psychiatric inpatients report a history of at least one traumatic event, far exceeding the general population rate of around 50%–60%. Yet, traditional hospital routines—like forced medication, strip searches, and seclusion—can unintentionally recreate the powerlessness of the original trauma.
Why this is interesting
Imagine you arrive at a hospital, scared and overwhelmed, and the first thing that happens is you're handcuffed to a bed. That's what psychiatric inpatient care can feel like for many trauma survivors. But what if the system itself was designed to heal, not re-traumatize?