HBO America Undercover - Asylum - Part 1 of 4

Profiles daily life inside California Patton State Hospital for the criminally insane.

[@Chad-Giga.]

Paranoid schizophrenia is by far the most disturbing form of severe psychological suffering to witness. I feel for these people as they are truly trapped in their own personal hell in which they cannot escape no matter what they do. Truly a terrifying manifestation.

[@Chad-Giga.]

As a psychology student I thank you for posting this film.

[@dukkshow1991]

My partners going through mental illness at the moment.. this is amazing documentary . The stories make me more understanding towards what shes going through. and less dismissive towards her situation. Amazing thing is i love her even more now

[@missdaisyd81]

A lot of ppl, specifically teenagers and young adults, are so curious about what a psych ward is like. They get there and then change their tune QUICK. They think it’ll be like Girl Interrupted or some other movie but boy it is not. Think twice before attempting to get into one “just for fun”. Ur privacy is gone. The conditions aren’t exactly ideal. Every place is different. But county psych wards regardless of state are not pretty. Nevermind the disgusting acts committed by patients themselves. Remember they’re sick so they don’t care about their surroundings or about being in front of other ppl. Be careful.

[@sookie4195]

Good point. People that murder, etc in secret claim insanity when caught. If they are really insane, they would do it with an audience.

[@sassycat6487]

My great aunt passed in 2009 but I think it was around 2008 I visited her in the psyche ward (she had several mental disorders including bipolar) and it really messed me up for awhile. Seeing people acting so bizarre really scared me. I remember seeing one guy who looked like only a few years older than me just sitting there staring off into space while the nurse was trying to get his attention but he was like a zombie. I don't even remember him blinking. With having a history of mental illness on both sides of my family it made me really afraid it could happen to me.

[@incarnateflame3462]

I've literally never ever heard of a teenager nor anyone else for that matter wanting to go to the psych ward "for fun" and you talk about it like it's so easy to get there. You would have to OD or cut yourself and if you're willing to do that then you NEED to be there. 2nd thing is this place in the video is a STATE HOSPITAL it's far from being just some psych ward. A lot of psych wards are very nice but I've been to a place called Brentwood that made me lash out and throw a chair into the nurses center. Again.. these people have been convicted of some horrible shit. HEINOUS shit. You aren't gonna be in just a city or county psych ward and be sleeping a door down from someone who has committed multiple atrocities.

[@janetashbrook5614]

Thank goodness there are people willing to work in such places. Utter admiration. These people are ill and deserve the help given by the dedicated staff but what a challenging place to work.

[@theblackmoth1111]

I worked at a mental institution during the pandemic called Holly Hill. The conditions during this time was unbearable for even the workers. Understaffed. A lot of task and activities went under the radar. Sad case

[@donaldwood7449]

It’s not so bad. You get used to it. Restraining people just becomes a job

[@fucu41]

O they beat that ass sometimes😅

[@amysmith3247]

did you see this lady. you cant work with this type of behavior or disorder. i use to work in this type of institution.

[@Kyedo2022]

The people whom work there are more crazy than the inmates. I doubt they have helped anyone, I mean how many people have ever left such a place? They all should be locked up at night there, nurses and doctors alike. Besides, how many patients do they sexually assault. You are insane also for making your comment. Idiot

[@asterlofts1565]

Finally someone uploaded it complete and with good quality! Thanks.

[@repentstaythecourse5935]

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[@asterlofts1565]

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[@repentstaythecourse5935]

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[@tiffanye9403]

Kathryn can’t help what she says about Lionel Richie when the nurse taking care of her is Lionel Richie body double

[@lynnbrown2409]

I was thinking the same. Wondering if they asked the caregiver to step in the hall if she would calm down

[@thisblackmansperspective4453]

She need to be in prison

[@jessicafrancois8290]

@@thisblackmansperspective4453 no she’s exactly where she needs to be .she’s sick.

[@mewtoo007]

@@thisblackmansperspective4453 no she needs to be in a mental institution for her own safety and others. If she were placed in a regular prison shed go off on someone and wind up severely beaten or dead if she crossed the wrong person.

[@christopherzinkhon2967]

I love the old dude’s reaction. He’s all, “Yeah.”

[@Lunatic1982]

I work with adults with mental illness. Most of them are great people when in a stable home on the right medication. It's very sad to see what someone own mind can do to themselves.

[@bill1394]

There are countless people in jails and prisons that need mental assistance. So so sad. Heartbreaking.

[@user-ze8hn5jq6w]

Really? What's sad is that most of these people live at the expense of everyone else and I'm not talking only about money. Realists who care about the majority, not the criminal minority, recognize that with few exceptions, most are NOT worth saving. Only the non-violent who are willing to WORK should be spared the death penalty that the majority deserve.

[@ProudhonKropotkin]

It should be criminal. A crime against humanity.

[@ivonned32]

take them to your house

[@user-dz1rc4wk2t]

Anger and fear are not illness. Emotions. This is why I keep to myself

[@ProudhonKropotkin]

Agreed. There are two main motivations for an individual are fear and or love. The people who are motivated by fear are the ones waging wars and oppressing their populations. There are not nearly enough people in power who are motivated by love of their fellow man. Everyone in power now is much more motivated from fear rather than love of their fellow man.

[@Theressomethingabouttay]

I swear these KZbinrs are the ones who deserve a million followers!! This is amazingly horrifying to see but HAS to be told.

[@26michaeluk]

You realize a KZbinr just uploaded this right? HBO made this decades ago.

[@GiveItUpDot]

Hahahaaaa tf?

[@durawins]

@@26michaelukI believe she’s referring to Eugene Gant.

[@Jaggerbush]

​@@26michaelukand like 50 years ago!!! What is she thinking??

[@GalileoFigar0]

@@26michaeluk I think “KZbinr” means producer in Gen Z English 😂

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

Such a delicate subject....one of my childhood friends has schizophrenia and it is heartbreaking to say the least..

[@jean2479]

Yes. Very sad. My son who is 34 has schizophrenia.

[@26michaeluk]

My neighbor has it. It's a terrible affliction.

[@Cycleordie0879]

My cousin, a very close cousin I should say also has paranoid schizophrenia

[@elpapigrande4035]

My neighbor has it. I dont trust his ass not one bit

[@26michaeluk]

@@elpapigrande4035 mine does too. I stay away.

[@greghayes6052]

A little Ativan sounds pretty good about now.

[@alphonsemele6493]

We all could use a little..... daily

[@CherokeeBird]

I have mental illnesses. Im Bipolar and when Im manic, I can slip into psychosis. I went undiagnosed for years. Therapy and medication has literally saved my life. Being lost and confused in your own mind is a terrifying experience 😢

[@lelekitty1k641]

That poor lady having to live with the reality waking up everyday knowing you killed your baby. Untreated postpartum could have any woman in that position, but I don't think I would have the will to live after that. Damn me to hell. IDC. 😑

[@Noct343]

Give it whatever label you want. There is no reason justified to kill your own baby. Either you're batshit crazy or evil, probably both.

[@david18ireland]

Even with treating postpartum it can still happen. Treating it doesn't take away the symptoms straight away. It can take a hell of a long time. There probably weren't services put in place or she was dismissed by doctors . Many back then didn't take things like that seriously.

[@norskawarrior1919]

​@@david18irelandI agree, especially considering that she is black and had mental health issues, it's entirely possible that they never even assessed her before she and her baby were discharged. A very sad historical reality which we can learn so much from today.

[@tonysmith7718]

This is pretty hard to watch. I hope they are being helped. On a lighter note, when the first lady started talking about Lionel Richie, and the dude who came on screen actually kinda looked like Lionel Richie...Damn...

[@annethorpe2937]

I've met Lionel Ritchie and he is astoundingly SHY!!

[@michellewilcox6258]

I work in Mental Health. A lot of patients told me that they like the manic feeling but they also admit that it’s dangerous and they usually end up in a Crisis Stabilization Unit.

[@Dude-hm4eu]

Hell yeah because it's the only time I ever believe in myself or believe I can actually do something with my life or that I don't deserve to die.

[@razorsharplifestyle101hard9]

Its a creative period.But of course it's exhausting because you lose sleep.

[@bipolarchick8011]

I love the feeling but yes I do wind up in the hospital unfortunately

[@kissmycombatboots]

Thankfully, I'm usually hypo-manic, I've been full manic only a handful of times. I found it scary as hell. But hypo-mania...I'd like to live there. I feel useful, creative, happy with myself. I'm pretty stable now, (last stint in 2016!) but I do miss the feeling of not loathing myself. I miss the energy and the ability to get things done. I miss the feeling of an open future, the possibility of a job, the confidence that made me feel like I was a good person, and the ability to be able to go out with people and not have to hide in the house for days to recover from the stress. So, yeah, if I could live in hypo-mania and never have to feel the crash I would do it in a heartbeat.

[@markheithorn3905]

My Hypomania was pure euphoria. If it got too intense, I would get paranoid delusional thoughts. The fun ended and pure hell would begin. No major issues for 5 years. I understand that some Bipolars will try to go without sleep for a couple of days. Sleep deprivation can induce Hypomania. I believe it's called chasing the mania.

[@vyvbasterd9703]

The constant high-pitched feedback screech is a killer

[@sookie4195]

Taking care of mental patients is stressful and wearing. Day after day.

[@marquitashiver6141]

Yes it can be.

[@alphonsemele6493]

Sometimes i wonder who are the sane ones

[@emileygoodrich5673]

The psychiatrist is so kind and understanding. I hope I can be like him if I end up becoming a psych nurse.

[@annamay4613]

I agree. They are so patient with them!

[@moosehead1183]

Of course...the cameras are running

[@wamsies]

@@moosehead1183 maybe... maybe not... he seems a good one although of course there are bad ones. humanity, ya know.

[@moosehead1183]

@@wamsies they can be whatever they want...you are at their mercy.

[@Random-cl7bp]

It could of been a front because of the camera

[@julieann4616]

These people are so lucky there are people who have the patience to deal with these people. I genuinely do NOT. 🙀

[@thedawg2023]

Me too. I need to work on myself. Had that lady spat in my face, that would've been a good enough reason for me to spit right back with a free side order of an uppercut. God bless.

[@bentleymilnes1977]

I wish they had a Napa state hospital documentary and a western state hospital documentary here in Washington

[@razorsharplifestyle101hard9]

Napa state I remember that story of the female staff being murdered by a patient of napa

[@davoid96]

12:37 The guy being aware of his delusion is oddly comforting

[@ShyneOn]

The woman that smothered her child broke my heart. What she must feel everyday is unimaginable. I pray for her and may her daughter rest with God.

[@eugenegant6154]

Great post.

[@randchuck2492]

Ironically she killed her kid for God lol

[@IGNANT4LIFE]

a lot of people aren't crazy...they are just dealing with trauma from crazy shit they went through.

[@brie.bunnie7952]

Exactly.

[@allopez33]

You work hard at living up to your name.

[@antwerpheist1359]

Yeah cause Trauma can make people crazy

[@Deadgurl717]

Amen Broken from birth . Never having a chance to be who they were meant to be. It’s so unbelievably sad bc childhood trauma literally changes the way a child’s brain works and changes who they were suppose to be leaving them broken. Trust me I am one of them .. (mine primarily from watching my mother die of cancer from birth to 5 years old & psychological abuse from a stepmoms less then a year after that., sooo not as horrific as some People ) I am not a criminal/murderer or this extreme mentally ill but I’ve definitely always known I was broken & have had a lifetime of severe anxiety/depression suicidal ideation and attempts, always felt like I was different and like I have a giant hole in my soul. basically a “tortured soul” It’s really sad for anybody . Mental illness breaks my heart more than anything bc it’s the worst kind of invisible hell and people have no mercy, pity, or tolerance like they do for any other “disease”

[@IGNANT4LIFE]

@@Deadgurl717 sending love and positive vibes. :)

[@robwhyte5196]

i was at Broadmoor mental hospital in the uk for ten years and i saw similar illnesses to these poor guys. its sad to see human beings suffer with these kind of mental health problems. on the plus side though, mental health is controlled much more better now than it was back then.

[@melloangelwolf8611]

Was this in modern times or back in the day? If it was in todays time that is sad that such treatment of mental health is still around

[@robwhyte5196]

@@melloangelwolf8611 i was in Broadmoor from 2008-20017. as you pobz know its a high secure hospital so theres a mixture of highly acute, and patients that are less unwell. the patients that were really ill shocked even me. especailly the ones that had ECT (elecrtic current treatment). if you want to ask me anything im more than haqppy to answer.

[@Fleurae]

@@robwhyte5196 I wanted to ask you something but it might sound weird or messed up to ask. Have you seen people get into lots of fights and stuff? I suffer from depression myself and I feel for anyone fighting a battle only you can see/feel ❤️. I also hope you are doing well. I saw a documentary on Broadmoor and there was a young male patient there who was an amazing artist but I think he was there for a serious crime against his sister. Then I heard he may have done some harm to himself and I hoped maybe it wasn't him and that he was doing better as well.

[@hardcorehunter9438]

@@robwhyte5196 So your psychotic then...cool. hope u get the help u need. And remember ALWAYS take your damn meds

[@D-Rizzle653]

Did you see Peter Sutcliffe in there?

[@Ethericrose]

People try so hard to help others, then just when the chemistry is right within someone's care plan. Those up high take funding away. ( from personal experience)

[@allisonjames2923]

That’s a major problem. People need support to maintain their treatment. Far too many go off medication, become unstable again & the cycle starts again. And I can’t believe how terrible MH treatment is in America, especially if you don’t have loads of money to pay for it

[@Nurseyaya19MHA]

Yup, gotta love those state mandated gradual dose reductions

[@MrMikeChain]

Indeed, it takes a special kind of provider to work in an environment such as this.

[@AdakStillStands]

12/27/2023: Visited and self toured Northern State Mental Hospital, Sedro Woolley, WA. Built 1910, closed 1971. One building remained in use as a drug treatment/mental center another 10+ years, now closed. Present partial Tenant: Cascade Job Corps. There still remains the church and a substantial number of long 2 story hospital wing buildings with circular gathering rooms, the sharp valley winds moving remnants of curtains thru the broken, iron barred windows. The cattle barns remain as well as the hospital cemetery with 1000+ patient burials. Beautiful setting, fascinating history, yet sadness and trepidation still whistles in those chill winds.

[@hardcorehunter9438]

"You just shot me up with aids" 😂

[@Spooky_515]

They need to make a “friends” style sitcom with people like this. That would be fascinating

[@rocknroller3466]

The scary part is this is real

[@StuffedBearSus]

This is reality snowflake

[@sookie4195]

The reality is that they closed most long term facilities. They turned them lose on the streets. They are supposed to take their meds but they stop.

[@andrewsmith3257]

​@@sookie4195Reagan's fault

[@krazykkarl]

​@@andrewsmith3257 That was 40 years ago and none of those people are still alive but keep on blaming Reagan for something liberals wanted.

[@andrewsmith3257]

@@krazykkarl you Republicans destroyed America

[@kevinkiso4579]

I'm up here in Seattle and my mother's name/title is Dr. Kay Elaine Morgan, LMHC PHD. When she obtained her professorship she opened and ran a very, very successful psychotherapy treatment business for forty years. Very proud of the help and the lives she helped to aid in positively changing some very acutely ill human beings.

[@nickolespears]

Nice advertisement.

[@Drama18c]

@@nickolespears😂😂

[@tommytortuga3073]

PLUG😂

[@robheidel5627]

Congratulations

[@AdakStillStands]

By any chance did she educate or perform services at or for Northern State Hospital in Sedro Woolley, WA? Interested in talking to former patients and/or staff pre full closure for historical documentation. 🙂

[@birdie5382]

I sm a corrections officer snd work with offenders eith mental health issues. It isn't easy. The offenders mental statue can change in seconds. They super strength when they have an episode. The people working in these institutions are amazing. God bless them and keep them safe.😊

[@Duvmasta]

Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@asterlofts1565]

Yes, you right!!!

[@Duvmasta]

@@asterlofts1565 huh?

[@asterlofts1565]

@@Duvmasta That I am also grateful for the person who uploaded this entire documentary on KZbin. That is why I agree with you.

[@Duvmasta]

@@asterlofts1565 but you didn’t use good grammar

[@Aawsomeguy]

Yes. I also agree. Thank you so much for the video upload.

[@cjphillips6648]

This documentary should help other people recognize the symptoms, of people with mental illness. They need care,& respect, a place they can go for treatment/ help! So they don’t wind up in prison. Some can live independently, but there will always be those that need 1 on1 care.

[@TheGuardian60]

I read in several places that are of considerable knowledge, that prison is better.

[@disf5178]

Ok.. so, if someone calls me Lionel Richie, rips off their clothing and attacks me, I now know that they could be mentally ill. Got it

[@mikehunt9884]

better believe the staff was on their best behavior for cameras.. i doubt thats how they acted every other days..

[@StargazerAPW]

It seems a lot of these people murdered or attacked the people closest to them.. that’s scary 😧

[@mikemck4796]

The majority of people murdered are killed by those close to them.

[@allisonjames2923]

Most assaults & murders are perpetrated on people known to them. Both due to ease of access & because relationships are usually complex with emotional ups & downs.

[@sgtrock2821]

25:03 I was stationed at Mather AFB in Sacramento, CA living in base Housing in 1990-92 and there was a terrible tragedy where a woman suffocated her baby in the neighborhood. The facts match her story exactly. I wonder if it was that woman.

[@tmac3771]

Did you find out if it was the same woman

[@carrieanncancino5118]

I remember that happening it was on the news.

[@sootcoot8712]

seeing them take their meds reminded me to take my meds. Id forgotten my morning pill.

[@nortonman5238]

You should watch this video regularly. I'm assuming the forgetting to take your morning meds is probably a habit.

[@tmac3771]

Thanks for the upload. Interesting

[@ghostwriter1415]

@ 4:04 "were gonna give you a shot of a medication called Ativan .. it has NO effect on pregnant women!" Very insightful, thank you for upload

[@thisislaflaretv5250]

Did the doctor say that

[@noveaubleu8716]

Ativan is not safe while pregnant but this was awhile back. It's a benzo

[@speakertreatz]

thanks very much for uploading

[@Deadgurl717]

I second that 🙏

[@mikefiorentino167]

God, I would pay like, I'd love to see a painting of the far off demons the drummer sees.

[@illwill5116]

The audio quality made me check into the asylum

[@hardcorehunter9438]

Well it's from the 80s wtf you expect

[@Kev-england32]

"oh shuuuuuuuut up"

[@illwill5116]

@@Kev-england32 when did they let you out of the asylum?

[@Kev-england32]

@@illwill5116 i escaped 4 weeks ago

[@BirdsOfGlass]

Gotta wonder where a lot of these patients are today...

[@ambercasey9275]

Probably dead or close to it

[@johncase1353]

They are now Democrats.

[@jean2479]

Poor Kathryn. I feel for people suffering psychotic illness.

[@johncase1353]

They don't have a illness they are just Democrats.

[@andrewfalconer8599]

I’m inclined to believe everything that she said about the abuse that she has suffered at the hands of staff.

[@Existence_denied]

Take a drink every time someone is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia (spoilers: say goodbye to your brain cells)

[@CommonSense-iu6wz]

Oooo looks promising! Just started it 👍

[@abundantharmony]

Wow... the Aladdin song guy was super creepy.

[@tmac3771]

Yes very much so

[@dmimz8593]

Bro, I hope he never got out,.. shit

[@abundantharmony]

@@dmimz8593 🎵uh uh uh uh uh uh. You'll make it. Passionate bright young thang.🎵

[@maresdreams8731]

Uh uh uh uh uh!

[@kylejetty5611]

He was my favorite I could listen to him everyday

[@sookie4195]

A lot of mentally ill patients are great and safe if they take their meds. The problem is, they feel good and decide they don’t need meds anymore. Then back they go into mental illness. As for the manic lady, she sounds like she enjoys the manic high and doesn’t take her meds.

[@stevesherrell9487]

Most of the meds have negative side effects. So many patients dont want to take them

[@strnglhld]

@@stevesherrell9487 Yes. I knew a bipolar man. With meds, he was totally flat with no emotions. Good or bad. I remember at his birthday party, he was just staring at the cake and not talking to anybody, expressionless. That can’t be fun

[@24Roxyx]

@@stevesherrell9487 Remember Britney dancing on stage like a robot compared to her former years after going on meds.

[@markheithorn3905]

I take a minimum therapeutic dose of Lamotrigene, (100 mgs a day). C.B.T. has helped me. It's rare that I get paranoid or delusional thoughts and if so, it's only for a few minutes. I ve learned how to change the direction of my thoughts. Self awareness is key. The side effects of Antipsychotics are awful They just dull you out. No quality of life.

[@curtissea5340]

😅😮😅😮😅😮😅😮😅😮

[@serialshagster6651]

That background cricket noise can put a listener into a psych ward!!! Drive you insane...lol...I can't keep watching. I thought my ceiling fan was going nuts! Hahha

[@laurieb.9555]

Two minutes in and Ms. Hernandez is a replica of my mother that just how she is off meds omg

[@Mattypantaloons]

What's she diagnosed with?

[@clarelawrence6886]

Nice upload❤

[@joechiodi5529]

We need these places back! Especially in California.

[@megansheared]

Patton is still active today.

[@cybercab]

Thanks for sharing

[@amysmith3247]

by the way, our government closed such places all over! so no more such treatments to be given and where did these people go when they closed? sad and angry at the same time.

[@datman3416]

So strange how Kathryn said it feels good to be without the medication and she feels high when she’s going thru her episodes

[@cluhman74]

America Undercover used to be a great show

[@ivonned32]

Wow now I see where all started. Who was the president who has the brilliant idea to release all patients from these type of hospitals/asylums?

[@racheledwards2352]

I cant help but wonder where these ppl are now....

[@thedawg2023]

In the ground possibly

[@pat.henderson]

As a woman who has worked in the mental health system for about 20 years, it needs to be stated that there is no cure for mental illness. However, with the right medication (which has to be changed by name or strength due to pharmaceutical and physiological tolerance and chemical factors), most of these individuals can experience periods of relative mental stability. But that stability comes and goes. It's a constant monitoring of behavior and thoughts of the patients by the professionals that can minimize aberrant thoughts and behavior. One of the toughest battles is to help keep these patients with hope for the future, staying active in productive pursuits and maintaining or developing strong relationships with others.

[@_thepoet68]

I'm currently writing a fiction novel and a couple chapters will include a mental facility such as this for the criminally insane. I want to write these individuals with care and human respect which is why I'm trying to study more on the topic. Does anything in this video look outdated? The attire? Way they distribute medicine?

[@pat.henderson]

I’m not sure how old the video is, it looks a few decades old. Every mental hospital is different just like every prison is different. It all depends on the severity and diagnosis of the mental health patients. Generally speaking, they are still the same as far as security and rules that must be followed. But non violent patients with a mood disorder are going to be congregated separately and treated differently than those patients who have more serious mental diagnoses such as paranoid schizophrenia with a violent history. @@_thepoet68

[@kerryflude6133]

Who else high af

[@miraichan4350]

just you.

[@kerryflude6133]

@@miraichan4350 go away u depressed dog

[@janetteasley4624]

I’m tryna tell you time capsules like these was made for getting high

[@Deadgurl717]

You made me laugh out loud literally.. thanks 🙏

[@kcrow430]

😀

[@WeBoogie28]

Been there done there that, fortunate to been in a measure of sanity, god bless her

[@Ethericrose]

17:55 That's a great daily mantra. 👌

[@dirtyd2316]

It would be interesting to know if any of these people were still locked up in the state hospital or out on the streets and how they’re doing

[@royalerathcliff5703]

March 1992 was when this documentary was filmed

[@user-ih5et4bi8o]

Bro trying to convince her that he doesn't have fear anymore looks terrified.

[@lorrainebarry7184]

the trouble is when these people get out they stop taking their medication and they are back to square one im on medication have never gone off it i also before i got unwell i went and got help if people went and got help when they were feeling unwell maybe some of htese lives that were taken could have been prevented

[@violinistoftaupo]

Thanks for uploading. With therapy and medication, 88% of these patients can be released into the community. Thafs miraculous when you look at Kathryn pre- and post-medication.

[@vivianelainag3293]

And when they stop taking their meds?

[@violinistoftaupo]

@@vivianelainag3293 they would need to be encouraged and rewarded for not stopping. There is the usual difficulty of trading off illness with side effects, especially from anti psychotic medication.

[@24Roxyx]

@@violinistoftaupo but what if they don't and refuse like Kanye and Britney?

[@atarbuck3452]

@@vivianelainag3293 they go to jail or end up on the streets surrounded by people who have no clue how to deal with their condition. My heart goes out to them. Vast majority of them are genuinely good people.

[@tomjones7089]

Hard and dangerous job for the employees too.

[@sarsarluv6]

This is really sad.

[@williamlitzinger1989]

I couldn't stand there without laughing at what she was saying Iol even though mental health is not a joke

[@Spooky_515]

My aunt suffers like these folks and when she’s off her meds I’ve laughed at some of the things she says but I wouldn’t deliberately shame anyone for being ill. I need the levity of being able to laugh it off, it’s how I deal with things. Others get offended by it but to each their own

[@mallorymcguire833]

I worked there. Some of the employees are worse than the patients.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Those are Sonor drums. They're the Lamborghini of drums. They're entirely hand made and are 4x more expensive than any other company.

[@eugenegant6154]

Why would a state hospital be equipped with ultra expensive drums? BTW, the guy banging on them, Hoffer, can't play worth a crap.

[@Greg0323]

They were probably donated

[@Bearjew613]

I remember these places when I was a kid seeing the facilities in New York some where still open (early 90's) but many closed I believe due to funding now they're on the streets or in jail poor souls .

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Do you think they BBQ everyday, or was it a dog and pony show for the camera crew

[@eugenegant6154]

The entire production was a dog and pony show.

[@jughead156]

For the show believe me I worked in psych 28 years their usually eating whatever the rude kitchen workers cook

[@originalkingalpha5116]

@@eugenegant6154 🍻😂

[@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26]

#at Patton State Hospital Famous Movie Star Bettie Page# With uncontrollable bursts of anger, Page ran through a Boca Raton ministry retreat with a .22-caliber pistol in January 1972. In April, she forced her husband and his children at knife-point to pray to Jesus. While she was committed to Jackson Memorial for four months as a result, Page voluntarily recommitted herself in October, during which she was left under suicide watch. It was around this time in 1978 that Lear decided to separate from her and Page returned to California where she could be close to her brother. But her proximity to family didn’t help her mental state. After an argument with her landlady, during which she assaulted the woman with a knife, Page was diagnosed with schizophrenia and sent to Patton State Hospital for 20 months. Her next episode would be her worst. The details of this attack vary, though some claim Page repeatedly stabbed another one of her landladies multiple times, and even managed to cut off one of her fingers and slice her face from the mouth up to the ear. The victim survived and a judge found Page innocent by reason of insanity. She was sentenced to 10 years at the same California hospital. But then when she was released in 1992, Bettie Page suddenly found herself an unwitting icon in a new era. In 1972, Page attacked her landlord with a knife and was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Time shared Page was found not guilty by reasons of insanity. In 1980, she was sentenced to five years’ confinement at Patton State Hospital. Then in 1982, she was accused of attacking another landlady. She stayed at Patton State Hospital until 1992. While in confinement, Page said she had hoped to express her remorse. “In her time, there was a strong stigma around mental health, particularly with severe mental illness like schizophrenia,” said Rodriguez. "In her letters, Bettie never says, ‘I was diagnosed with schizophrenia.’ She never mentions that word. She talks about a nervous strain and emotional turmoil, those sorts of things. ... But it's clear she does have this paranoid schizophrenia that she was said to be diagnosed with.” The New York Times reported that for years, Page lived on Social Security benefits. And despite her mental health anguish, Page, who converted to Christianity in 1958, relied on her faith and immersed herself in Bible studies. The newspaper added that in her later years, she lived on the proceeds of her revival, which had reached a cult-like status. Rodriguez said that despite her initial shame of being recognized as a sex symbol, she later came to terms with it. “She herself said in an interview that she got rid of her pinup costumes that she had made by hand,” said Rodriguez. “… But then, she came to some peace with it.”And it was her legions of fans that helped Page not only accept her fame but appreciate it. “In a letter to Goldie, she talks about having seen herself on TV and she talks about her biography that was about to come out and things like that,” said Rodriguez. “The thing she really emphasizes is how much she appreciates her fans. She really enjoyed the attention of fans in her later years.” Rodriguez hopes her book will help readers realize that despite the many ups and downs Page endured, both privately and publicly, she was a woman with dreams of a brighter future. Bettie Page in 1955.

[@kimberlymoxley104]

I can feel leg warmers and stuffed shoulder blouses....

[@StargazerAPW]

Yessss

[@sookie4195]

Shoulder pads? 😝

[@Reece-Mincher3601]

Mental health can be truly, truly terrifying

[@megandevellis6399]

One of those guys does look like Lionel Richie

[@Oliver_Lim]

I think that when one comes across another person who is mentally ill, the best thing you could do is be respectful. I came across a street person today who clearly has mental issue, but I also realized he was told by someone or a group of people to do exactly what he did. He asked for money while I was buying a cigarette, and so I told him that I don't have a change but truth is I don't like giving money to beggars in a beggar-infested area because I don't want them to think I'm being picky who I give money to, and if they all flock towards me each time I go to the same area, I couldn't possibly give them money every time. I've been money-deprived but there never was a time I begged anyone for it. There was a time I only had enough to buy noodles at Dollarama and an unkempt looking white man, likely one of those who always hang around outside the store, if not a homeless, pulled out tons of cash from his pocket, while I was buying only less than two dollars worth of noodles for my meal. I stood behind him in line at the cash register. He was clearly showing off. He clearly knew I didn't have anything, but I was okay with it. I didn't ask him to get me anything. I didn't resent the fact, or anyone, not even god as to why he had more and I don't. I thought of it this way, there are times we have more than what others have, and some probably don't have anything at all. I've always kept my feet on the ground, regardless of what I have or don't have. I've always been the same person who never liked stupid and cheap games. Why should I change my ways now? I didn't steal anything from anyone. I didn't ask anyone for anything. The man today followed me for meters while I walked home, and he even started touching my upper arm near my left shoulder because I was reluctant to give. And when I finally did, I only gave him a dollar. He asked for $5 dollars, so he asked for $4 more. That's when I told him, "Don't follow me!" And then he left. If anyone who set that up is offended, please be offended. I wish I was ruder.

[@-GRAVESITE-]

1:48 That guys afro-mullet was wicked.

[@mikehunt9884]

crazy thing is, i think the majority of the people in these places would end up in a regular prison these days.

[@sammoulton171]

I truly believe the devil or demons possess the “mentally I’ll”. Like when the man said it wasn’t him who shot his wife or when the last woman said she thought the devil was going to kill them both

[@iwillloveyoursoulifyourepl5557]

Me too but idk

[@jmcclain8237]

So, God gave us doctors to help. I am a Christian. I love Jesus. I have schizophrenia. I've been on meds for 10 years and they saved me from myself.

[@KumaBean]

Medications to treat the side effects of medications, the pharma industry in a nutshell.

[@lymarie1974]

Sadly, Reagan closed most of these places and for the last 30 plus years they end up in jail.or.prison instead of getting proper help.

[@fayeking5066]

Under overwhelming pressure by Democrats to do so.

[@lymarie1974]

@@fayeking5066 you are correct!! Both sides have done so much damage.

[@jahempress26]

This may sound crazy, but I would really like to work to a place like this ,how I am I could really be helpful,in the system we have been made to live in ,some can't cope with it,i feel truly blessed that I didn't end up like this ,with the childhood I had ,I don't know how I made it to this day

[@WinstonCorneilius]

I work in an acute mental health facility. I’ve been called everything including Bill Cosby, so I get the Lionel Ritchie reference lol. I’ve done a lot of things but It’s the most interesting career I’ve ever had

[@dundeeutility4899]

God bless them all 💯🙏

[@SprayboyBoeskoolcity]

good job.

[@jameswagesi1026]

James Hoffer's second offense... Attempted rhythmic timekeeping.😅

[@kevinjohnson2273]

I need to watch mr Padillas freestyle when I’m feeling down you’ll make it

[@godkingwise3118]

This whole world is crazy they did that in the 60s,70s,80s,90s & still now those places worsen then prisons & they all in their for someone else's feelings & opinions of them. Spiritual & Physical whole world healing of nature. Peace & Love ASE LOAS

[@wmd40]

Dr Barton is so nice to the first woman. I hope it wasn't just for show for HBO.

[@ABlackCountryWoman]

The shrink being so combative in that shrinky passive-aggressive way you always see in movies, served to agitate her more...but I suspect that was his intent. Imagine being forced to del with weird psychiatrists, staff & insane inmates/patients?! It pays to stay sane! haha Most state-run psychiatric facilities have improved, greatly.

[@eeeeks]

I don’t believe the guy that killed his fiancé. People with psychotic disorders don’t have one incident where they feel like just one time somebody entered their body, commits a crime and then they return to normal within seconds. That is not the way it works.

[@rmhanseniii]

He’s full of it

[@PNorthWDad]

Weird it’s like he’s insane or something. Oh wait. No one really knows how it works so please tell us how it does work? You seem very knowledgeable in this field.

[@rmhanseniii]

@@PNorthWDad i’ll be happy to explain… you’re probably too young to remember that back in the day everyone was chill, no one got in your face and no one had aggression like we do today. It’s probably something you’ll never understand because you weren’t around to see it which is unfortunate because life sucks today and it was so much better back then

[@eeeeks]

@@PNorthWDad i said, ‘I believe…” Also, a very close friend has been a psychiatrist for over 30 years and he thinks my statement is accurate. I was also a nurse that saw many types of patients.

[@RolliRod]

That's has to be horrible strapped to a gurney and locked in a room by myself. Can't even scratch yourself. Wow.

[@greedyfirstalgorithmlast26]

I was in State Mental Hospitals, 1969-1977. I took Thorizene , Stellazene, Prolyxin ans Artaine 30 Odd Years. I are 73 Years old. Wasnit never in Patton, I was in Atascadero (A,S,H,)

[@_love_cats-889]

Where do you live now ?

[@vicdamone4084]

Shout-out to Lionel Richie

[@SC-pm5gm]

I was on haldol 120mgs for over 10 yrs..i weened myself off and now i have Tardive dyskanesia, and will for the rest of my stupid life,unless i wanna take the medication thats sposed to help the symptoms of the tardive dyskanesia..and that medication has side effects to..so what the hell..its a crazy cycle of just more n more meds..im not gonna take those meds..ill just keep rocking back n forth and feel likd all my teeth are loose and make clicking sounds constantly and drive everyone crazy with how annoying i guess iam now ..thanks to Haldol..

[@eugenegant6154]

Good luck, friend.

[@patriciaparker6847]

Big money behind these places. Some may need help others don't, after all isn't it about money and control... sad but true

[@featheredserpentofthewest2049]

...And experimentation