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Irish Times
8 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Times
‘Immense progress': Use of restraint and seclusion in mental health centres falls
There has been a 'significant' reduction in the use of restraint and seclusion of patients in Irish mental health centres over the last seven years, a new report has found. Since January 1st, 2023, the rules around the use of restrictive practices were changed to prioritise 'dignity, autonomy and wellbeing of services users'. The changes were the latest step by the State to move towards a human rights-based approach to mental health treatment in Ireland. On Thursday, the Mental Health Commission (MHC), which regulates the sector, published a report on the prevalence of restrictive practices. READ MORE According to the data, the number of people who were secluded fell from 473 in 2023, to 434 in 2024. This is a significant drop on 2022 – the last year when the old rules were in place – when 620 people were secluded. This equals a 30 per cent reduction in the number of people secluded between 2022 and 2024, and a 43 per cent reduction from 2018 to last year. Seclusion is defined as a person being unable to leave a room. The number of people physically restrained also decreased, falling from 1,078 people in 2022 to 879 in 2023 and 844 in 2024. This represents a 22 per cent decrease since 2022 and a 30 per cent decrease since 2018. Physical restraint is when one or more individual restrains a person, while mechanical restraint is the use of devices or bodily garments that prevent or limit a patient's movement. Two approved centres reported use of mechanical restraint in 2023, and only one in 2024. Six residents were restrained over nine episodes in 2023, and five residents over 10 episodes last year. [ Why is mental health so much worse among Irish youths than adults? Opens in new window ] All episodes in 2023 and 2024 were described as being used for 'transfer purposes to and from court/hospital' where there was an immediate threat of serious harm. The January 2023 regulations from the MHC also banned the use of mechanical restraint on children. The total number of restrictive practice episodes in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) fell from 2,608 episodes in 2018 to just 238 in 2024. There was a 57 per cent decrease in physical restraint episodes in Camhs between 2023 and 2024, and an 80 per cent decrease in seclusion episodes. Prof Jim Lucey, the State's inspector of mental health services, said children are 'specifically protected' from restrictive practices in Irish mental health care. 'Seclusion and physical restraint can have adverse implications for their emotional development. This approach, underpinned by the principles of trauma-informed care, has been further enhanced by the revised regulations. 'Our report documents a profound decline, showcasing the immense progress we have made by working together with staff in services in protecting a particularly vulnerable group.'
Forbes
21-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
A Private $10 Million Haven Of Wellness In Japan
Portrait of Japan: The magnetically controlled chaos of Shibuya, Tokyo. Shutterstock To the Western eye, pictures of Japan typically project two contrasting cultures. The hot pink fluorescence of Tokyo's blaring lit-up Shibuya district with its wondrous chaos of commerce and youth. And elsewhere the meditative shade of mossy forests, where small stone bridges lead over streams to traditional dwellings built on the principles of Zen. Which picture you're drawn to today may foretell your future directions... Who knows? Portrait of Japan: Floating in the stillness of Ago Bay, MOKU distills the rare serenity unique to Japan's Mie Province. TonTon Inc. Just about every real estate report that crystalizes the desires and priorities of high-net-worth individuals includes the following terms: security, privacy, seclusion . With the digital world delivering the other essential that keeps humans human and businesses revolving— 24/7 connectivity —decisions about where to locate oneself today possess, for some, the privilege of endless choice.(After all those years advocating the old work ethic, HNWIs can finally follow in the footsteps of their children and become digital nomads themselves.) MOKU's remote location in Japan's Ise-Shima National Park made nearby Kashiko Island the ideal setting for the 2016 G7 summit. TONTON Inc. For minds in search of proper seclusion, a property has arrived on the market that's unreachable except by helicopter or boat. It's 90 minutes in the air from Tokyo, 30 from Osaka or Kyoto—though bear in mind that such reference points will diminish when you arrive on Masaki Island. Part of a protected archipelago, Masaki sits within the Ise-Shima National Park in Mie Province—also the setting for the G7 summit in 2016. It's a natural haven, less than a mile long and a few hundred yards at its widest. There's a post office. An aquaculture farm. One road. And then, on the island's north coast, there is MOKU Ise-Shima. Now for sale, MOKU is what hospitality PR firms would call a boutique retreat. Built to a design by internationally renowned Japanese hotel specialists UDS, it has operated successfully as a business since 2022, welcoming single groups of families and friends who wish for a closer appreciation of nature through the experiential Zen of Reidan Jichi, where sensory discovery is met by mindfulness. With celebrated sushi chef Yutaka Hori resident on Masaki Island, MOKU also draws influential guests from the mainland who come solely to savor his skills with local ingredients, including the fabled prawns taken fresh from the calm waters of adjacent Ago Bay. People cross the country to taste Yutaka Hori's signature sushi at MOKU. TonTon Inc. The protected region of Ise-Shima is a place of deep mythological and spiritual significance. Within it, at the northernmost edge of the mainland lies Ise-Jungū, where legend holds that Princess Yamatohime-no-Mikoto enshrined the sun goddess Amaterasu. Ise-Jungū is Japan's most revered sanctuary. The venerated 2,000 year-old Shinto shrines here don't speak only of the past, but also to the present. While MOKU is being marketed as a business, it's also primed to become a private home. The single-story five-room house stretches comfortably over 4,000 square feet (370 square meters) on a plot more than four times that footprint—with a private boating dock. Trees and walking paths delineate the curtilage with typical Japanese elegance. Typically stripped-back Japanese interiors invite reflection. TonTon Inc. The interior reflects the restraint of Japanese spatial organization. Fuss is eliminated. Wood, stone and other natural elements prevail. MOKU seeks not to emulate opulence—that is not the purpose. Instead, taking its cue from the meditative aspects of Japanese culture, the invitation is for you to embrace a private place where the calm of nature predominates. Stripped-back interior design creates space for the inner sanctum of thought. This is the proposition of MOKU Ise-Shima. A house is more than a place of shelter, it is a place created for reflection. The bright lights of Shibuya are near enough, if needed. Where nature takes dominion, emptiness does not exist. TonTon Inc. Yusei Komatsu of TonTon Inc. holds the listing for MOKU, on the market for JPY 1,4000,000,000 (~$9,700,600) . TonTon Inc. is a member of Forbes Global Properties, the invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas Living Away From New York City, Claims ‘Source'
and Ana de Armas' living situation might have changed after she sold her New York City apartment, as dating rumors refuse to die down. Reports previously mentioned that the industry veteran has been looking forward to a future with his rumored girlfriend. However, the buzz recently picked up steam after de Armas sold her NYC loft, leaving the city life behind. After the news surfaced, a source claimed that she likely 'gave up SoHo for seclusion, hinting at a shift in her rumored romance. Ana de Armas and Tom Cruise have left New York City to live in peace in Vermont, claims 'source' Rob Shuter exclusively learned that Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas might be living in a secluded Vermont estate as dating rumors remain afloat. A source revealed that the 'Ballerina' star recently sold her NYC apartment, leaving the city behind for more privacy. She reportedly 'gave up SoHo for seclusion' as the rumored couple 'wanted privacy, peace… and each other.' Buzz about the couple's supposed romance first surfaced earlier this year. The New York Post reported that de Armas sold her Soho loft for $3.5 million, marking an end to her life in the Big Apple. She purchased the home in 2021 for $2.9 million and first put it on the market two years later for $4.3 million. The star ultimately settled for a lower value, seemingly trading her city life for a more secluded one in a Vermont estate she acquired in 2022. The report mentioned that the estate's location remains private, but she has shared glimpses on social media. Rumors about Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas surfaced earlier this year after their reported sightings in London. They have since been on multiple outings, though neither has ever confirmed their rumored romance. Cruise and de Armas are presently working on multiple projects together, including an upcoming thriller titled 'Deeper.' More recently, according to the Daily Mail, the latter told Italian publication F Magazine about her desire to settle down and commented on the unpredictability of love. Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Reality Tea. The post Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas Living Away From New York City, Claims 'Source' appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas' Living Situation May Have Changed, ‘Source' Suggests
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas' living situation might have changed after she sold her New York City apartment, as dating rumors refuse to die down. Reports previously mentioned that the industry veteran has been looking forward to a future with his rumored girlfriend. However, the buzz recently picked up steam after de Armas sold her NYC loft, leaving the city life behind. After the news surfaced, a source claimed that she likely 'gave up SoHo for seclusion,' hinting at a possible update in her rumored romance. Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are living in a secluded Vermont estate, says 'source' Rob Shuter exclusively learned that Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas might be living in a secluded Vermont estate as dating rumors remain afloat. A source revealed that the 'Ballerina' star recently sold her NYC apartment, leaving the city behind for more privacy. She reportedly 'gave up SoHo for seclusion' as the rumored couple 'wanted privacy, peace… and each other.' Buzz about the couple's supposed romance first surfaced earlier this year. The New York Post reported that de Armas sold her Soho loft for $3.5 million, marking an end to her life in the Big Apple. She purchased the home in 2021 for $2.9 million and first put it on the market two years later for $4.3 million. The star ultimately settled for a lower value, seemingly trading her city life for a more secluded one in a Vermont estate she acquired in 2022. The report mentioned that the estate's location remains private, but she has shared glimpses on social media. Rumors about Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas surfaced earlier this year after their reported sightings in London. They have since been on multiple outings, though neither has ever confirmed their rumored romance. Cruise and de Armas are presently working on multiple projects together, including an upcoming thriller titled 'Deeper.' More recently, according to the Daily Mail, the latter told Italian publication F Magazine about her desire to settle down and commented on the unpredictability of love. The post Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas' Living Situation May Have Changed, 'Source' Suggests appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
South China Morning Post
11-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Chinese man, 35, refuses to work or get married, lives in a cave for 4 years
A 35-year-old man in China who believes work and marriage are redundant notions has been living in a cave for four years. Min Hengcai from southwestern China's Sichuan province calls home the adapted cavern in the town where he was raised. At the end of 2021, he gave up a ride-hailing driving job, which earned him 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) a month in the city, and returned home to live a life of seclusion. At the close of 2021, Min quit his ride-hailing job that paid US$1,400 monthly in the city and went back home to embrace a life of solitude. Photo: Min said he found work meaningless. He had previously worked for 10 hours a day to repay a debt he owed to relatives. He said he still owed the bank and lending companies 300,000 yuan (US$42,000). Min has given up hope of repaying them, adding that his relatives had sold his properties which could have been used to clear the arrears. He exchanged his land with that of a fellow villager, which was only one quarter the size of his, so that he could use the cave next to it.
