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flag Ireland saw its lowest seclusion and restraint rates in mental health care since 2008, due to reforms prioritizing patient rights and safety.

flag In 2024, Ireland recorded the lowest levels of seclusion and restraint in mental health inpatient centers since national reporting began in 2008, with a 50% drop over five years and an 18% decrease from the previous year. flag The Mental Health Commission attributes the decline to reforms emphasizing rights-based, person-centered care, staff training, and updated rules introduced in 2023. flag Coercive measures are now used only as a last resort when individuals pose serious risks to themselves.

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