[Coercive measures as dysfunctional affect regulation strategy].

Authors

Anke Richter, Stefan Tschöke, Erich Flammer, Sophie Hirsch

Published in

Psychiatrische Praxis. Volume 53. Issue 7. Pages 386-388. Epub Oct 19, 2026.

Abstract

Coercive measures in mental health care can cause considerable stress for those affected. The long-term consequences for mental function have received little attention to date. Here, we present the case of an adolescent user who was frequently subjected to mechanical restraint. From a learning theory perspective, repeated restraint created an association between coercive measures and reducing internal tension that was maladaptive. This case study demonstrates that frequent coercive measures can have a negative impact on emotional regulation.

PMID:
42896569
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 20 Oct 2026.

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