Confinement and Activities

Abstract

At one time short stay mental health wards had no activities on offer except for watching the television. Patients often complained of boredom. Now in nice new modern building there are new things to do which previously were only available at day centres. It is being released this can keep patients busy and that people find these distractions therapeutic. This article addresses the question whether patients still feel locked up on mental health wards given that there is more to do? It examines various possible outcomes in this respect based on my own experiences but does not determine which experience has been most significant.