Abstract
Acute behavioural disturbance (ABD) is a highly contentious topic, with debate about its validity as a construct. Particular concerns have been raised about how it places societal problems ‘in’ people – disproportionately from minority ethnic backgrounds – medicalising being a victim of violence. The author reflects on his experiences ‘with’ ABD.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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