June 5, 2026

EP.16 - Straitjacket

EP.16 - Straitjacket

This week, we’re talking about straitjackets. Despite many seeing the straitjacket as an extreme method of patient restraint, in the 1700s it was introduced as a modern and humane solution.

This week, we’re talking about straitjackets. Despite many seeing the straitjacket as an extreme method of patient restraint, in the 1700s it was introduced as a modern and humane solution.


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Dr Charlotte Holmes (@ccholmes.bsky.social) - Editor/Producer

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