Innovation details
The Chain Free Initiative originated to abolish the use of restrain for people with mental health problems, in hospitals, homes and other environments.
Chain-free hospitals
Removal of chains and reformation of hospital standards.
Chain-free homes
Removal of chains and providing psycho-education, trainings and home-visits.
Chain-free environments
Elimination of invisible chains of stigma and restrictions leading to universal access to opportunities for all people.
The initiative has created capacity building programs for health-workers to enable mental healthcare to be delivered in the community rather than in institutions.
In addition, Habeb Mental Health Foundation provides nutritious meals, housing and access to mental health workers, all features with limited availability for people living with mental health problems.