2016/02/01 by Robert van Voren · 1 citation
Social Sciences · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · #Torture, Ethics, and Law #History, Medicine, and Leadership #Economic Sanctions and International Relations
paper · pdf · doi:10.1192/pb.bp.114.049494
openalex publication_date 2016/02/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/03
The number of reports of political activists falling victim to the political abuse of psychiatry is increasing. When the USSR first disintegrated, this practice virtually ceased to occur. What came in its place, however, was a disturbing collection of other forms of abuses, including human rights abuses, caused by a lack of resources, outdated treatment methods, a lack of understanding of individual human rights and a growing lack of tolerance in society. The number of cases of political abuse of psychiatry has increased since the 21st century began, particularly over the past few years in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.