Abused at the Psych Ward

Abuse in psych wards can have severe and long-lasting effects on patients, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and a worsening of their mental health condition. Forms of abuse may include physical restraints, excessive use of medications, and verbal abuse from staff or other patients. The power dynamics inherent in the psychiatric ward environment can also lead to situations of sexual abuse or exploitation. Contributing factors to abuse in psych wards include staff shortages, lack of training, and inadequate policies for reporting and investigating incidents of abuse. It is imperative for psychiatric facilities to prioritize patient safety and implement preventative measures such as regular staff training, proper staffing levels, and clear reporting and investigation procedures to ensure that patients are not subjected to any form of abuse.

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00:00 AG1
00:16 Introduction
00:20 Admittances into Hospitals in High School
02:23 Breakups, Feeling Depressed Again
03:12 First Time in the Adult Unit
04:12 Out of the Hospital
04:54 Admitted to Woodhull
05:45 Describing Conditions of Unit
08:00 Red Flags
09:56 Weekends at a Psych Ward
11:43 Sexual Harassment
14:25 Not Being Taken Seriously
17:22 Fearful Therapists
19:52 The Other Staff
21:20 Friends
22:40 Lack of Physical Safety
25:54 Demonized Patients
29:29 Doctor Punishes Nia For Complaining
31:40 AG1
32:44 One To One
38:15 The Staff Just Didn’t Care
39:36 Staff Treated Nia Differently bc She Took Notes
42:42 Weapons in the Ward
44:07 Medical Assistant and Patient Fight
46:40 Leaving The Hospital
48:45 Discoveries After Leaving Woodhull
52:26 Losing Friends After & Concluding Thoughts