The whole stereyotyped white walls, bare, straight jacket. Thanks for the help.
2006-09-21 20:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Of course. They are designed for patients who might hurt themselves using the walls or floor. White was selected because it has a neutral effect on the patient (does not depress or stimulate).
2006-09-21 20:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dwight S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They still have rooms with padded walls at the local jail! They put you in there if you're drunk cause there's nothing in there except a drain in the middle of the floor and a camera so they can keep an eye on ya.
2006-09-22 03:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by Candy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very easy to see who has no sort of experience in psychiatry on this question!!The "padded" rooms as you call it, are still very much used. They are used as a place where an agitated patient can calm down..and there are no objects with which the patient can harm themselves or others. It is NOT used a form of punishment anymore. It is more of a protective deterrent. Please dont believe most of what is written on here. I actually had to laugh out loud at some of the outrageous answers!!
2006-09-22 04:34:15 · answer #3 · answered by turbosbabe96 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes they are. I wouldn't call it a rubber room though, the walls are pretty solid and you can really hurt yourself if you try to bang your head on to the walls.
I should know, I've been in one. They put me in there Stripped naked with only a hospital gown on.
Truth be told, I was sane when I went into the hospital, but went insane when I was put in treatment.
2006-09-22 03:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by Inquisit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, for seriously insane patients or people a threat to themselves or others...
2006-09-22 03:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not needed due to all the drugs out there now, of course they now have to deal with those side effects like Dimentia, sexual malfunction and oily discharge...EWE!
2006-09-22 03:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and they still allow me to come out and use Yahoo! Answers
2006-09-22 03:30:17 · answer #7 · answered by im_my_own_number_1fan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-22 03:30:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think they are for the most serious cases
2006-09-22 03:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋