A padded cell is a term used to describe a room or cell lined with soft padding to prevent self-harm or injury during psychiatric treatment or incarceration. However, there are several alternative phrases that can be used to describe this type of room or cell. Some synonyms include: soft room, padded room, safety room, secure room, therapy room, padded chamber, psychological room, protected cell, cushioned cell, and isolation room. These phrases are commonly used in the mental health field to describe rooms or cells used to keep patients safe and secure during treatments or when a patient poses a risk to themselves or others.