title: Psychiatric hospitalization as an experience of trauma.
abstract: The experience of being a client in a locked, inpatient psychiatric unit can be considered trauma-producing. This article examines that phenomenon, offers suggestions for reform, and recommends dialogue for further change.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Monmouth College, West Long Branch, NJ.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003134:Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D005260:Female; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology*