Most Dangerous Places to Work: Life On the Psych Ward | Free Documentary

[@FreeDocumentary]

I found this documentary very moving. Chapeau to everyone working at these facilities. My heart also goes out to the patients. I know not everyone feels that way - that’s cool - what the documentary does really well is show the work with these special patients and how much they also have at stake when those in their care get released. Give this a watch. It’s worth it and is one of those documentaries that will change you in some way. Poll asking what you think about this one coming up tomorrow on Community.

[@Sambo_Doo_D12]

We're I'm from Ireland have places like that but they let you go the same day they take you off the medication,they should keep you a week or so after taking you off you have time to adjust to everything if I had a say it would be much better if you got the 3 weeks coming off the drugs and 2 weeks to stable

[@brianmutale4285]

No stress

[@Sambo_Doo_D12]

@@pyro7234 what money and I was joking

[@Sambo_Doo_D12]

@@pyro7234 you talking to me

[@Sambo_Doo_D12]

@@pyro7234 who you talking to???????🙏

[@SD-xu2uw]

I am a mother who was in Tony’s mums position. I fought for 5 years to get the authorities to help my son. I am pleased to say my son is well and home with me now. ❤️

[@ross_ulbright7779]

If you listen to his mother's story about the party he went to and changed afterwards. It sounds the same as my cousin. He took 4 hits of LSD. He now has split personality and is incapable of functioning in society.

[@Jersey.D3vil201]

I hope you and your son are doing well. Peace and good luck to you both.

[@ukdude25]

@@ross_ulbright7779 LSD, although relatively safe for most people has been known to surface underlying mental problems, It caused anxiety and intrusive thoughts in myself after i had a very traumatising trip. I would say anyone thinking about taking it be prepared for the risks and potential mental illness that can come from it. All in all its very likely i would have suffered from anxiety at some point in life but LSD "Kickstarted" it, same with your cousin, its very likely he had a underlying mental illness that would have surfaced later on in life.

[@soxpeewee]

A lot of us working in mental health would love to help patients and families but are limited by legal restrictions.

[@peaceofmind.367]

@@soxpeewee What you say is so true for those of us who have walked this path. May I say that for health professionals it is important to be courageous and carefully challenge the status quo sometimes. It was a courageous and compassionate psycharitrist who saved our daughter's life and our lives as carers. Now he's my hero. All because he cared so much, he was prepared to do what was best, not just what the system dictated. Humility, kindness and courage are such rare and priceless attributes.

[@stevenhull5025]

I don't know what to think. Are some of us just born plain evil? I had a very bad childhood. Mentally and physically abused by a violent and heavy drinking father. Sexually assaulted by a stranger at 12. My parents divorced when I was 5 and my sister was 6+ but for some reason my father was given custody of me and my sister to my mother. I never saw them again until I was in my mid 20's. Left home on my 16th birthday and lived on the streets until I was able to join the army. 4 years in I had my left leg blown off. Angry, bitter, suicidal? Yes all three. Did I take it out on others by being violent?? Having being married for the past 40 years, having a wonderful caring son and two adorable grandsons is my answer. I personally feel your childhood should not be an excuse for your actions - there is more to it such as the chemistry in one's brain may be malfunctioning.

[@mirandabeaty7444]

Everyone handles trauma differently. Some people cry and are sad, some people are angry and scream and even hurt others. Everyone handles different things a different way. That’s why no body’s case of PTSD is the same as another

[@eyefishinggunkchannel1011]

all these ppl aint said i wanna do this..there brain aint well and they do bad things

[@irenemcguire7937]

God bless you!

[@kirstythorne8534]

Absolutely 💯 percent agree x

[@elizabethmckessick154]

I am sorry you went through this x no matter how old you are, you learn to cope, to live everyday, and hope the people we surround ourselves with, recognise that what has happened in our childhood or even as adults, shapes us and helps define the people we wanted to be x But it doesn't have to mean that we abuse or hurt others. I'm the same as you, the only difference is my body traps me. Hips, legs are in a bad way. My childhood was bad, but I do not allow it to define my future.

[@eins2001]

Been in the psych ward 2 times, short term, due to suicide attempts. Very depressing, very scary. It can feel like a prison. However, I will always praise the good members of staff. So much patience, so much kindness. Mental health is *such* an important discussion. The best treatment is compassion.

[@draggy76]

Compassion and an open ear.

[@claudesigma3784]

A mentally unstable furry? Say it isn't so! Lmao.

[@ZackMacleay]

I have personally been there for the same reasons, it was very difficult being admitted to these places against your own will, being forced into an environment with others who are struggling with their own mental health, it was very overwhelming being around people who are literally screaming at hallucinations. The food was good so !

[@user-es2fg6hl3z]

Been there once and quite frankly IT IS A PRISON.

[@user-es2fg6hl3z]

Been there once and quite frankly IT IS A PRISON.

[@ninabeena6092]

This is heartbreaking. If you’ve never looked schizophrenia in the face, then you don’t understand. For both patient and family, it is hell.

[@skycloud4802]

It's an awful condition and very debilitating.

[@ninabeena6092]

@@skycloud4802 agreed. Very misunderstood

[@kawaiidolI]

Yeah my aunt has it and growing up around it was very overwhelming, I didn't know what it was and why she would act so "insane" when we were kids off of her medicine. Now that I'm older and understand what it is more I sympathize more with her but it doesn't take away the fact she wasn't fun to be around at all off of her meds

[@ApatheticBananas]

My aunt went of her meds for her schizophrenia and walked into a forest and died from exposure. It is something that can destroy a family. At least we know where she is and she can now rest in peace. Her body wasn’t found for a decade and when they found her body it went unidentified for years. Rest in peace Rosie. I wish I could have met you when I was older.

[@jennyomalley7634]

What are you saying , Schizophrenics kill people ?

[@colinmchaney1142]

I have checked myself into the psych ward at various VA facilities. Many times. Almost always for substance abuse and detox, It truly is a place one can change. Its a rather extreme way to get sober but I find that it's worked very well for me. 8 months Clean today, Thanks to that place.

[@soxpeewee]

Congratulations. Keep it up 👍

[@boston1217]

You went to a psych ward to get clean?

[@weirdarto]

Congrats, many people are unable to escape addiction and sadly, end up living a miserable life, and dying from it. So, you should be very proud you had the strength to move past it. It's a really a life-changing accomplishment - good on you!

[@ajcurran100]

Keep up the fab work 😁👍🏻

[@Indy721]

Way to go! Never stop trying no matter what happens!

[@alliemarie918]

KZbin always satisfies my need for extremely random British documentaries

[@Febard]

fr :3

[@marcusRusson]

Your comment is random

[@ShanaChippy]

​@@marcusRussonno yours 😂

[@alypamsol]

@@marcusRussonbut valid 😂

[@mkfathers]

As a retired Mental Health Nurse I found this video both compassionate and informative. Having worked in forensic psychiatry in the 1970’s where the most important function of the ‘team’ was to protect the community by controlling the patient either with chemicals or locked doors it is wonderful to see how far the profession has progressed. It was always hard for members of the public to see the human being rather than the mental illness. This public focus often forced isolation and hospitalisation for the person dealing with mental illness. It is great to see a treatment process being used to provide the tools that allow a patient with a pathway to public integration back into the community. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@mkfathers]

After completing the above comment I started to read the other comments and was truly shocked. I remember in my preliminary nursing class being told that one in every five people would experience a mental health illness. I agree that it is important to think about the victims that come about because of mental illness but we need to show compassion to those with illness. Remember - There, but by the grace of God, go I.

[@cindym.9029]

As someone in this Profession, it is a very slippery slope when it comes to rehabilitation. I watch colleagues spend very little time on a patient and their history, due to this, others have suffered and/or lost their lives due to these types of mistakes. Especially when the judicial system is involved, and your hands are tied…Rehabilitation can and has worked, but it is also a double edged sword.

[@DivertissementMonas1664]

Michel Foucault did some some indepth studies in the 70s - both as a researcher and a patient - and published in his books 'Madness and Civilization' and 'The Birth of the Clinic'. His focus was on the profession not the public. He gave a long history with evidence in an attempt to change the crazy rationale of the profession. Of course, he was attacked for his findings but his studies are invaluable in understanding the 'mental illness' industry.

[@Fcreceptor]

Not sure where you live/worked. In the US we let forensic patients out after years and they kill quite frequently. One cut his mothers head off, another murdered his roommate, and one killed him girlfriend. I worked on the forensic unit and they were mostly antisocial patients that likely wouldn’t improve with time. Community psychiatry is not effective in my opinion. I do know the compliance rates are higher in certain European countries and so are the use of long-acting depots. I did it for 10 years and couldn’t take the revolving door/pissing in the wind nonsense. I know I helped some, but I feel so much more reward in the medical side of things.

[@thevikingwarrior]

We are all human (homo-sapiens) and all have a right to be in society; and it makes me proud to know that the mental health system has changed in this way, from the days in which arrogant people used to lock people away like this making them feel like a cancer to society. We are better than this and always had the capacity to be better. It is the people that locked people up like this that are the ones that were the real psychopaths that needed to be locked away, and for us to throw away the key. I am talking from experience, as a result of needing care staff my self. If only people would make one extra step and let me teach people about my experiences, to help improve these services where improvements are still needed; it is not just the staff that have knowledge to pass on to others and that can be mentors and role models etc.

[@louisewoodward9147]

I had a very short stay in a unit after the birth of my first child due to severe postnatal depression & psychosis. It was the scariest and single worst day of my life. My baby was 11 days old and I was locked in a unit away from my boy. I cried myself to sleep that night. Now 5 years later, he's the light of my life, I'm happy, mentally healthy and my darling boy is 5 this October, he's a proud big brother to my two younger children. I couldn't be happier that I stayed on earth to see the wonderful boy he's become. This too shall pass ❤

[@YoungBones44]

I AM GOD THE LIVING APOCALYPSE PITY TO THE NATION APOCALYPSE FOREVER PLAYBOY JR YOUR GOING TO REMEMBER ME

[@albedesigns]

I feel for you! I've been in the same situation! I know I don't know you, but I'm glad you're doing better! I love hearing other people's success stories. I hope life keeps blessing you!

[@meretriciousinsolent]

Those last four words were what got me through the early days and beyond. My Nana said them to me. Never forgotten them.

[@SithMami]

Amazing❤

[@Tanyah-]

​@@meretriciousinsolentMy nan said something similar to me when I had terrible PND and it's always stuck with me "It won't always be dark at 6". My boy is now 21 ❤

[@BirdieNichols-uj7sv]

This just shows how damaging childhood trauma can be on the brain physically and psychologically.

[@kitkat9648]

Schizophrenia is one of the most tragic mental disorders. One moment you have a normal child and quite quickly you have a child that is hallucinating, aggressive and extremely paranoid. Completely devastating and so so sad because they know what's lost. People don't know what to say to you.

[@FreeDocumentary]

I cannot imagine. Honestly.

[@blydnhvghn]

I live with relentless paranoia and anxiety. Its impossible for me to trust anyone and I turn on my own sister or friends when I am in bad mental states, because I convince myself of delusional things, like that they are against me or after me etc Its really hard to go through and harder to put others through it and be unable to trust yourself or what you believe. :-/ I empathize with anyone suffering and their loved ones as well.

[@kitkat9648]

​@B D my brother suffered from 2nd grade on. He found a treatment plan that works for him. He has a fabulous loving wife and 2 wonderful kids. She knows his history and loved him. We don't hold mental illness in the light of shame. It's an issue like cancer, a lifelong illness that you can be treated for. You are worthy of joy, respect and peace of mind. Love in the family

[@yegandreenydoo1175]

Nightmare and a battle very few understand

[@jesselouko7987]

@@yegandreenydoo1175 i do understand better than very well

[@DominikPavel-fk2wb]

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[@MorrisBasar-jm9lc]

No doubts shrooms are 100% blessings from nature. Indeed nature's little miracles

[@ErnestoHorner88]

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[@CathieGomez-mp8sk]

YES very sure of mycologist Predroavaro. This treatment worked for me. Helped me got rid of my anxiety and BPD.

[@NasDaily_11]

I'm so very happy for you mate, Psilocybin is absolutely amazing, the way it shows you things, the way it teaches you things. I can not believe our world and our people shows less interest about it's helpfulness to humanity. It's love. The mushrooms heals people by showing the truth, it would be so beneficial for so many people, especially politicians and the rich who have lost their way and every other persons out there.

[@Rol2-r7p]

How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta

[@sammic7492]

My hubby worked as a mental health nurse on a psyche ward, and he lost count of how many times he was assaulted by patients, he even had one patient try to drown him when he was bathing them. But he loved the job and found it rewarding, he always had great sympathy for the families of patients who had violent tendencies, because as he said if they had problems on a psyche ward dealing with them, imagine how hard it was for families trying to deal with it at home, especially if they had children in the house. He remembers his years working psyche wards with affection even though the work can be tough and heartbreaking it was also the most rewarding.

[@lauraa2778]

I worked as a RN on a psych ward for many years (up until this month) when a patient came up from behind while I was doing rounds and tried (very hard) to strangle me by putting me in a double elbow chokehold. A co-worker saved my life. The company did nothing in response and does not even have security. I adore my colleagues and have taken great care in assisting this patient population, even volunteering throughout the years by assisting those in and out of the in-patient environment who have behavioral issues. I obviously like to help others, but after this experience (of being strangled for a few mins), a near-death one, and years of verbal abuse by some other patients, I am done working in the type of environment where management could care less about patient and staff safety.

[@jaimestewart8295]

You are very lucky that you didn't get your neck broke , helping people is great but not these kinda people.

[@Lul81028]

I totally agree with you and if the money was invested in staff safety and a good wage the same as it's invested into patient rehabilitation you might just say it's a risk worth taking but sadly this is not often the case

[@charliehockey78]

thanks for the time you put in, most people are oblivious to us types who work in such environments; I work with the homeless and housing them so there are many similarities.

[@Glamrockqueen]

I work at a Psychiatric Hospital, Older Adults. We are the security. I don't know what de-escalation techniques you were taught. MAPA. DMI? A friend lost part of her ear, about 5 years ago, a patient bit it off. It isn't very often any of us feel safe on shift.

[@KelseyDunlevy]

Thank you for all the hard work you put in--I hope you know it doesn't go unnoticed. My heart aches for you and that awful experience you went through.

[@nancyjones6780]

I experienced intense violence at the hands of my alcoholic and addicted son. I could really relate to that mum and her fear and anxiety when her son would cause a ruckus at her house. It's a special kind of heartbreak when your own child wants to hurt you. P.s my son has been sober and clean for 7 years so no violence but I will have PTSD forever.

[@pommiebears]

I am so sorry. I can’t even begin to imagine how horrific that must be. I have two grown sons, and I know they could hurt me badly if they turned, but they never ever would. I hope you made your son accountable for what he did. I’m so glad he’s clean and sober, for your sake, Nancy. ❤

[@WeProveTheParanormal]

Look into MDMA treatment for PTSD.

[@willy2234]

I'm going through this with my daughter. Cause of covid and her mon compliance she slipped through the cracks when shes been housed shes smashed several homes including mine. She is now on the streets. I'm petrified of her. I'm a mum of a woman who had cancer as a kid. And she has never been the same since. Shes has addictions to everything. And she thinks shes a law yo herself. I'm scared she will go to far and she will kill! Noone believed me in my family. When they took her on the realised I wasnt lying if anything I difnt tell them most of her behaviour because I was ashamed I coukdnt help her! Now shes alone and it kills me everyday. To the point I got a job at a mental health hospital and had it turn it down due to Ill health I thought it would help me find ways to help my daughter! However she hates me with a passion and blames me nursing her back to health after cancer. She hates living with constant pain due to the damage of cancer as a child... I'm at a loss and I feel a failure

[@BlackCatTarotUSA]

@@willy2234 I have had to deal with mental illness of an adult child and such hostile, scary behaviors. You have my empathy!! You are not a failure!! Her mental illness causes her to lack reason,clarity and empathetic response. Blame, guilt and manipulation are also addict related. Just because she says the most hurtful words to you out of her pain,frustration and illness does not mean she is speaking with clarity and truth. Illness or not, I know it wounds you.

[@willy2234]

@@BlackCatTarotUSA thank you but as a mother you have a duty and the one who cares the most and have to ban her from my life as my health is deteriorating and I can no longer defend myself! I'm at a loss what to do! Maternal side screaming to take her back wven dr has told me I'm not allowed her back as my mental health isnt great she gave me a nervous breakdown last year and I havent been the same since! Shes gaslughted me to everyone ans everyone thinks I'm an ogre. Shes even turned her sisters against me!

[@Curiamacabre]

Shout out to the entire staff from janitorial to Doctors. This is a thankless job. Truly, you are supremely strong and courageous individuals to handle this. And I feel for those they are caring for, what unimaginable difficulties they go through moment to moment.

[@bunk95]

Slaves lied about with that fiction or the fictional things?

[@pammaggio8135]

I feel really sorry for Tony’s Mum….. bless her…. Poor lady… my heart really goes out to her….as a mum we’re supposed to fix everything for our little ones… and it doesn’t get any easier as they grow older…. They are always your children and you never want them to feel bad in anyway…. I can’t imagine what she must be going thru and the helplessness that comes along with it. She seems like a lovely mum❣️

[@poppyfield1619]

As a mother of a daughter with psychiatric issues, it is so very hard to deal with when they refuse help or will not acknowledge the fact that they need medication to keep them on an even keel. Your life is filled with anxiety waiting for a phone call or a knock at the door, telling you something has happened to them. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[@peaceofmind.367]

I also can empathise with Tony's mum, being in a similar situation in having an adult daughter with schizophrenia. Cases like Tony's always tug at my heart strings. May God bless his mother and continue to give her strength and comfort. I pray that he may find some medication better suited to his illness so that he can be free again like may daughter now is.

[@pammaggio8135]

@@poppyfield1619 … I can’t even imagine what that would be like and what you have to go thru and the hopelessness that must come with it…. I’m so sorry that you have had to deal with what you have been handed… I can’t even imagine and you must give yourself a huge pat on your back for being strong enough to shoulder it and get your daughter thru such an ordeal… I’m so very sorry..❣️❤️

[@pammaggio8135]

@@peaceofmind.367 … I’m so sorry that you too know the struggles this poor mum has had to face….. sending out a huge hug to you… I’m so glad your daughter has been set free because of her medication and how well it’s working….❤️❣️

[@peaceofmind.367]

@@pammaggio8135 Thank you so much for your kind message. I only wish I could advocate more for those that have not been as fortunate as us. For anyone out there who is still struggling, please pray to God and trust Him to show you the best remedy. Don't give up hope.

[@Nobody18718]

I worked two years in a locked psych facility as a nurse, it was a very unique experience for me. Sad,funny, humbling, scary, intense and satisfying is how I would describe it. I really hope all governments do more for people who suffer mental disorders.

[@ToeKnee666]

I do security in one. Been here for years and I love it. Met some of the most amazing people alive

[@ladyhonor822]

Thank you sister nurse. It's not an easy job. AMEN Philadelphia USA

[@charliefiddle6136]

Don't vote Tory and they will!

[@randysmith7045]

i did it, worked as a nurse in places like this for over 30 years.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@randysmith7045 To all who see not how and why humans deserve hellfire: SINFUL NATURE is the keyword, all humans life with it. A desire to do evil rather then good. lucifer is satan, satan is a name, which lucifer too upon himself as he transformed himself into what he is, also he is known as the great dragon in the story of the war in heavens, before they all fell and lost their glory. Elohím - false name. And you forgot or not in knowing: Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. This verse of course banns not thinking, it banns leaning on our own understanding of topics, cause often times our own understanding is false. Why? Because of the lack of knowledge. GOD and His living WORD, BIBLE, is needed to bring into peoples reminders , we don`t have it often since beginning. (judging here in general). As long as we only think, seek not and therefore practice lack of knowledge, our understanding remain false. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. We all have chance to change things and turn the lack of knowledge's into into being in the knowledge of truth. Through FREE WILL, which many say, we have not, we do choose: - our master - and do we or not coming to the knowledge of truth. We all shall choose, even if we busy screaming back that we do not. Our own life shall reflect whom and what have we chosen. FEW chose LIFE Many chose DEATH Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Christians DON'T Sin? -they do not. THEY GO AND SIN NO MORE. John 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. Christians are souls, who understand why and from what GOD saved them. That leads to repentance - BORN AGAIN and stop sinning. That of course means not that Christians never backslide, we do, sadly. Jeremiah 3:22 Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God. But to sin, means willfully sinning, planning to sin, that Christians to not do. We backslide usually when we are off guard and not watchful, as we should be. That's from a soul, who is busy walking on the NARROW ROAD to heaven.

[@ramonahystad6468]

When I was 12,my sister and I volunteered at facility for children that were mentally disabled. I never forgot them,all they wanted is someone to be around them. I'm 61 now and never forgot them.

[@Tn-qr1kb]

That’s what my mum did. She used to help blind people. She would even help them cheat in a test lol.

[@margaretdrew2844]

I am so pleased for James allowed out .he handled the loss of the purse well ,any one would feel angry ,he found it by replacing his steps in a reasonable way . Well done James .

[@heidimaxham1612]

Thanks love! Now how about a cup of job?

[@PatchouliPenny]

*retracing

[@hazeyhazey289]

Id have a meltdown if I lost my purse with my bank cards and I.D. In it. He handled it well.

[@TheBanana93]

Ah man I lost my wallet once in Birmingham and man I lost it. I have lost wallets quite a few times in my life the worst one was last year about 15 mins before my flight back to the UK from Schipol I realised I had lost my wallet.... Thank god my tickets where digital. Good on the dude cus he knew if he lost it and raged he would not be allowed back out.

[@daddysteve3896]

i agree! it kinda pissed me off when the staff said he wasn’t ready to go out even supervised. he handled a situation that would’ve made anybody lose it, so well. he got the cameras off him so he wasn’t as nervous, he talk it out and retraced his step to go and find it. he did amazing

[@chrisstuart1227]

Having worked in this environment for 25 years I have to say this video has been very sanitized, I have had many patients abscond, I have had many colleagues including myself violently assaulted.. Whilst i can agree some patients eventually get discharged the reality is mental illness is ongoing and the risk does not change on discharge

[@bunk95]

Patients are fictional. You were/are being forced to lie about others you harmed? Making a slave and then making them tell the truth too good for to be the waste you are/were?

[@MrPurpleDecay]

My gran worked at a facility like this and I grew up in the grounds, spent 19 years interacting with people like this , I have nothing but love for the employees, thank you for the work you did

[@demethiaodom6837]

My late husband had paranoid schizophrenia that developed in his mid 20s. It was hard to watch him go from this sweet and loving man to someone who felt the need to hurt me and our nieces and nephews. I had to leave for my safety because he didn't trust his medication. It was the hardest decision i ever had to make because i loved him so much. I still miss him and I dont think it'll ever stop. He was truly my soul mate. I live for him and others i lost but hopefully when I'm old and gray, I'll meet him again and we can start over.

[@nicolaking1205]

I fully understand why you made that decision

[@Legend29087]

I can see a lot of similarities between Tony and my brother. My brother had a very normal upbringing by loving and caring parents, he was very intelligent and done well in secondary school. When he reached the age of 18 he started smoking weed and drinking alcohol which lead him into doing harder drugs, he loved partying and going raves and didn’t really care about doing well in a career. However when he reached the age of 23 he decided to go travelling to Australia, which he did for roughly 18 months, upon his return we found out he had been smoking ice (crystal meth) during his final months of travelling and straight away we knew something was wrong with him, he was a changed man and the brother I grew up with was different. For the next couple of years he was always getting arrested and sectioned. He was getting involved with very hard drugs which messed his head up even further and ultimately diagnosed with psychosis. He was eventually put on mental health medication Zuclopenthixol which just absolutely zombified him. My brother committed suicide almost 4 years ago he was just 29 years old and the family have never been the same since. A life ruined by drugs but at least he’s in a better place now. RIP JAMIE x

[@pommiebears]

Meth here in Australia is a scourge, a horrifying problem we have. It changes people in terrible ways. I’m sorry you lost your brother. ❤

[@Magic65750]

Sorry

[@ladyhonor822]

AMEN Philadelphia USA

[@leonrowe5445]

im 23 about to travel australia....

[@maskcollector6949]

I take issue with saying "normal upbringing". There's always a direct correlation between how you're raised and engaging in hard drugs, etc. As someone who has been through a lot, family members definitely don't understand, across the board. If anything, I would say that there was more than likely some kind of childhood trauma leading up to it. The bottom line is, you'll never know. But to assume it was always normal just cause yours was is naive and facetious. It breaks Newton's Law to think there's no cause to it. A lot of parents and siblings live in denial forever after traumatic events in my experience. Either they never saw it or they never noticed but I'd bet infinity he was suffering in plain sight. If your parents anything like Tony's mom, it's inadequate. Parents are ill-equipped for parenting these days. I can't say I get the vibe that you're successful as a human, either. I can't say I'd throw my brother under the bus like that, says a lot. If I had to bet, you're the older brother, or he was much older than you and was never raised right. Firstborns usually have a better chance, though. The blameless mentality of family - there is no such thing - not in reality, especially parents. It's too easy to turn a blind eye to things. To me, he was clearly running from something that you had no idea about. I mean given the insane levels of sexual abuse (2/3 women, 3/10 men - only those who report it) and the fact that men rarely report it, odds are high it stems from that. Family and friends of family are most often the perpetrators. A lot of time people don't remember, but act out anyways, cause the trauma is there. To me, that's the leading cause of that sort of behavior - especially with meth addicts (common in my area). Fact is, they could have raised them "well" but families are often not vigilant enough in my experience.

[@Amacott99]

So incredibly interesting. I worked at a similar place as a registered nurse in Australia. Everyday presents new challenges. I do LOVE how this documentary looked at the effect of mental illness on the families. So well done.

[@FreeDocumentary]

Thank you for sharing and your compassionate response.

[@3orM00Rrecharacters]

I too am Australian and couldn't help thinking of the disenfranchised and isolated first nations' people who have suffered generational trauma on a compound basis for literally over a hundred years. I hope one day my country can work more compassionately with our real land owners so we can heal ourselves, together. 😢

[@sticksnstonespatriot1728]

Packed full of immigrants. Sad

[@Amacott99]

@@3orM00Rrecharacters I worked as a remote nurse and did aboriginal health for 20 years. The last place I lived was the Kimberley (8 years); the people I worked with were truly amazing and I think if more people visited our remote areas from the cities, they would see a totally different world. Yes there is inherent problems, but there are incredible indigenous leaders in these places fighting and nurturing their people.

[@ladyhonor822]

THANK you sister nurse! It's not an easy job. AMEN Philadelphia USA ☦️🇺🇲❤️

[@Macho_Fantastico]

I don't think we'll ever truly understand mental illness. Seeing the poor mother was heartbreaking, it's clear how much she loves her son but understands he needs help.

[@Youidiott]

Only way you'll understand it is if you have it.

[@SalehRealist]

​@@Youidiotthaving mental illness is not admirable trait

[@selkiehimbo]

@@SalehRealist yea, neither is having cancer, or ulcerative colitis, or diabetes, or parkisons, or any other illness that is not a mental illness. they are not traits. they are illnesses. there is no admirability or desirability in being sick. you just are sick. take your moral high ground and throw it in the garbage where it belongs. or go around to cancer patients and say 'having cancer is not an admirable trait' and see how far that gets you. honestly, very rude thing to say. if i could stop being mentally ill i would. in a heartbeat. but i can't. because it's an illness. a lifelong illness with no cure, and only treatments. treatments that barely work, and rude people judging you for something you cannot help. and rudeness is a trait- a trait that you have, and it is not and admirable trait. please, do better.

[@Revo_X]

@@SalehRealistit isn’t a “shameful” trait neither, it simply just is.

[@SalehRealist]

@@Revo_X well said

[@theresarossi6306]

Tony has 36 convictions and continues to use other drugs which causes his schizophrenia to worsen but continues to do so, well, he shouldn't be released, plain and simple. James is very concerning because if he can't handle his anger and feels like he is a pressure cooker and ready to explode in the environment of the secured hospital setting then what happens out there in the real world when things don't go his way, not good

[@mattleonard739]

Dude, James was already doing a life sentence and he murdered his cellmate so he gets sent to the psych Ward gets his own cell That's triple the size and a ton more freedom compared to a prison???? They literally rewarded him for murder

[@sarahalbers5555]

Throw in drugs and alcohol and you have the perfect storm.

[@Lifes_lessonss]

100% agree

[@misanthrophex]

exactly. people are giving in to their emotions, especially women, and especially mothers. they are selfish. they fail to see the harsh, dangerous truth. ticking timebombs out in the wild...

[@SithMami]

Yeah. With 36 convictions, he clearly doesn't need to be on the streets. He's proven that 36 times.

[@chillout7206]

I was close to a person that had schizophrenia.. He passed away last year... I was glad that his suffering was finally over, life truely felt like hell to him, no matter how much help he recieved... Life was hell for him... So sad

[@francesbernard2445]

Schizophrenia or only a long history of neglect among other things including not recieving any proper dental medical care too for a long time. While being under the influence of prescription substances too. Among other things like getting smashed in the face by a domestic violence perpetrator father in his father's house maybe too. I recal at the turn of this century hearing a single mom complaining about how her estranged husband had done that to her child leaving his teeth loose. However no social worker around at the time would step in to prevent him from being in his father's home anymore after the family court system had stepped into the mix. Did that child remember being smashed into the face later? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe or maybe not while coping with central hearing problems, lingering infection in their sinuses which flares up, maybe hearing problems in their smaller ear canal only, etc. etc. etc. While living in a multi-family building where there is a whole lot of noise at all hours of the day and night too. Or in a hopsital where there is a whole lot of noise at all hours of the day and night unless of course at night all clients there are being overmedicated so that the clients there end up having to dop with that too on top of everything else while experiencing alienation.

[@kyliesmith9782]

Me too. He died of a drug overdose last year. I think about him all the time

[@MCChefBoyRD]

I've been in the psyche ward. It's because I thought my neighbours were asking me to kill myself, so I smashed their window. As it turns out, I have schizophrenia. It definitely gave me insight and set me on the right path. I don't think cannabis should be criminal, but I'd say it's a big reason why I got sent into a psych ward. Using too much got me set up with paranoid schizophrenia. So far, I've been out for about 2 months. I'm hoping this time is the time where I'm better for good. There definitely is a sense of urgency to get out, even though it's not all bad. I can relate to the people on this video. You do crazy things that others don't understand the rationale behind.

[@exodus1055]

Cannabis just isnt for everyone, despite being the safest drug outta there. I smoked a lot in my teenage years and ended in a psyche ward with all kind of mental problems, i didnt hurt anyone but i was so fried i coulnd even understand what was going in around me, after years im still not completely "okay". Sadly how sometimes our brains works againts us

[@chanyphilly8266]

It's good, in a weird way, to hear someone admit that cannabis, when abused, can be a very big part of the problem when it comes to mental health issues. So many youngsters these days think everything is natural, and that nothing bad can come of lighting up on a daily basis.

[@MCChefBoyRD]

@@chanyphilly8266 yeah, obviously everyone is different but if you're doing it all day everyday then there's a good chance you could develop schizophrenia. Wish more people knew this

[@yommmrr]

It's weird how weed can awaken a sleeping disorder in the brain. I hope you're all doing well.

[@leelee2350]

@@MCChefBoyRD I'd say its a reasonably well known thing, I know about it and I haven't had or dealt with anyone with a mental illness.

[@allij7884]

I'll never forget being freshly 18 and being thrust into the violent adult psych ward as a young eating disorder patient...I thought I was going to be killed by my fellow patients so many times and ended up being assaulted.

[@allij7884]

Public hospitals in the states are prisons

[@allij7884]

We were denied fresh air for weeks at a time, locked in solitary rooms for hours upon hours alone with little to no bathroom breaks, yet they'd monitor us inn the bathroom when they would let us go. My roommates were violent schizophrenics who I had no protection against. I was so scared and to this day cannot sleep without having nightmares about my time in a psych ward.

[@allij7884]

For protection in the one hospital, I had to befriend a drug dealer twice my age.

[@allij7884]

Don't even get me started on the Electro-Shock Therapy...

[@XxCherylCravenXx]

Same was on an ED ward too. I feel this

[@roja7426]

The problem is, once out in the community and if no one is monitoring them taking their meds then their mental health deteriorate. Most times, when patients are feeling well they then feel that they dont need meds and wouldn’t take the meds. 95% of the time there is drug use as well. Once they stop taking their meds they turn back to drugs/alcohol to cope which makes the illness even worse.

[@alexbetts8291]

My best mate couldn't climax while with his gf ,, he used to stop the meds so he could relive the physical pain and the alcohol crept back in then back on the meds and so on

[@whitneyanders5945]

Indeed. Happened with a friends mother. She was schizophrenic and stopped taking her meds. She wasn’t being monitored either. Ended up killing her partner by stabbing him. Pity it had to get to the point that someone died. It was hard on her daughters who were left to pick up the pieces.

[@leenieb7193]

Yes exactly that happened to my brother

[@taniapetrie1309]

Hell no. Cases in new Zealand where they have been let out and killed again.

[@stuckasfuck]

I was forcefully medicated while underage. When I turned 18 I never took any again. I’m living a happy and productive life. Sometimes the problem is the parents presenting their children as unwell when they are indeed fine. Those medications are dangerous if you don’t need them. 16 years later my parents still try to tell people I’m mentally ill. No one takes them seriously.

[@ieltjee]

I was 13 when they took me away from my parents and put me in psych ward. It took me a lot of therapy, a lot medicine and 17years but with only my medication left I live my life on my own. Most people don't understand psych diagnoses until they see/met one with it. I wish I saw this before I went because it's so respectfully made and pretty accurate.

[@MOE.LESTER42]

Same here wss 14 got sectioned in the police cells from their got sent to medium security hospital for adolescents was trapped for 24moths i went in with only autistic they used that to keep renewing the section I ended up with more issues from being in there am suffering fromCptsd because of it kwpt in seclusion for a week once

[@tatianagranger2427]

Tony’s mom breaks my heart. I have a child who’s mental illness didn’t really show till she was almost an adult. It is unbelievable and almost unbearable, without the violence and fear. I couldn’t imagine adding that! She’s a wealth of knowledge and experience I am sure.

[@Whocares158]

All Breeder parents should be Antinatalists.

[@bunk95]

A child whos fiction didnt show up until they were older?

[@maryswanson9982]

@@bunk95 It’s called early adult onset and is not fake.

[@shanesammut2726]

James is my biological father. While he's obviously on his own journey and it's been like 20 years since Ive seen him, I will never be able to forgive him. He physically abused my mum for over 10 years and abused his kids also. Back then laws for domestic violence were not so protective, they installed a panic button within our house. He hospitalised multiple times, raped, and caused my mother to have a miscarriage. Thankfully I have my own family now, have a good job, my own house, and I have no aspect of my personality that resembles him. The choices he made back then have however and will always affect my mother, brothers and sister. I hope he rots in hell for the damage he done, personality disorder or not, rehabilitation or not, I hope one day he reads this and feels nothing but shame.

[@sheilaf5732]

I understand your anger since I have lived it. I hope one day you can forgive ( that does not mean you will or should forget). To forgive will give you some peace in your heart.

[@elric5371]

BS.

[@nedthestaffieegan3452]

I feel for you and your family. The money that's been invested in 'helping' him and all the therapy over the years, should have gone to you and your family. To help heal the trauma and damage you all suffered. But that's not even thought of. He is lucky to have handed everything, support, taken care of, but his family are not given a 2nd thought. It's a testimony to your strength of character and your Mum that you have managed to rise above it all, creating good lives and loving families. Long may it continue

[@witchynerdhermit]

It's completely natural and acceptable to feel the way you feel, but I disagree that your ultimate goal should be to forgive. I do hope, however, that you continue to grow from such a difficult start.

[@jemmalebaigue4915]

​@@elric5371 why do you think anyone would fabricate such a detailed story?

[@easyartisan]

My ex husband worked in forensic psych wards for 35 years. It completely changed him as a person and wreaked havoc on his mental health and our family. So much trauma and PTSD. He helped so many and was really good at his job but the effect on him was truly awful. Tragic to be honest.

[@bethanymay7720]

As someone who suffers severe mental health, I think this hospital is amazing. They get the help and therapy and learn to have accountability and responsibility over there actions. I normal hurt myself instead of others but there have been times where I have projected my anger at others. Last year I had a psychotic break and tried to burn the house down I was mortified when I found out what had happened as I couldn’t remember any of it. My mum called police and paramedics and I was just left in the home. No help nothing. I’ve seen comments like I went through this and that and I haven’t done anything like them. It’s not all about peoples past it’s also brain chemistry. People will disagree with me but I do think this sort of help is rehabilitation and prison isn’t.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Not “what had happened”. What you had done. Accountability.

[@bethanymay7720]

@@Mrs.TJTaylor I do have some accountability but I was also in psychosis. I still feel bad to this day about it.

[@bethanymay7720]

@@ApokalyptikNM I never said anything relating to your comment. ??

[@tommyclegget3335]

Sending love x I’ve been there

[@rbaby27u49]

So did they put you in a psych ward can I ask? X

[@nunya3461]

It really takes a certain kind of person to STAY working in this line of work. I worked w adolescents that were like this & I could only do it for a few years & I was watching MYSELF start to become mentally unstable. The majority of us working there didn’t last long there. There were a few that are still there but those are the ppl it takes to be able to withstand this environment.

[@NeonCicada]

It's all about practicing good psychological hygiene.

[@Fcreceptor]

Child and adolescent psychiatry is dreadful. I can’t see too many people staying in that for long. My limited experience on adolescent and child units sucked so bad. Nothing worked on them.

[@rbaby27u49]

The child psych ward a friend of mine was in was totally amazing…. But he was thrown out at 18 as they didn’t want him to go to an adult ward, we were just taken of the section and left to come home, no follow up help, nothing….. Iv have managed to get help now

[@Tanyasarus1]

I could never do adol psych. Doing psych is hard enough.

[@meuandthelot]

@The Neon Cicada Its 1 tool. No matter how good your mental hygiene is, the daily grind wins( more so with empathetic) so many "manipulate" even "test" it is draining even when you're aware.

[@The38alt]

I felt that man when he was in his room and talking about just existing and wishing to live. Being at your lowest in life in that situation makes it you rethink your life to try and become a better person. I learned this while incarcerated "losing hope was freedom"

[@thefiestaguy8831]

I regularly go into the Bethlem Royal Hospital myself as part of my job, I won't disclose my job role but although it doesn't directly involve working within a mental health institution, my job does involve dealing with a lot of mental health. Most of the patients on the ward are polite and friendly towards me, and it does make you wonder given the unknown violent background that a lot of patients have had, just how much they are capable of, but it clearly shows that change is possible. The uniform I wear when entering the Bethlem could well make me a target, but often most patients are respectful and don't cause any issues towards me. It's a very odd environment when you first go there, knowing that there are hundreds of patients across the various wards who a majority of have committed extremely violent crimes, and when you speak to them they are speaking to you as a person in a polite and respectful way, and thank you for the time spent talking to them. It's very odd. I go into the wards with a degree of caution of course rightly being concerned with my own safety, but ultimately I treat the patients I speak to with respect, we've all made mistakes and done things we wish we hadn't, some more serious than others. Ultimately I'm a big believer in giving people second chances.

[@leonrowe5445]

police

[@erinzoe1362]

I personally know the difficulty of being a person who works to look after the community but because of the uniform, they don’t see a human just like them they treat you as a target and disrespectful

[@midbc1midbc199]

You a pastor

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@@midbc1midbc199 No. The first comment reply by Leonrowe was correct. Love us or hate us.

[@kimberlymarrder3865]

Watching James go out and buy records and some simple groceries makes me so grateful for being able to just live and be free and healthy. Wow, eye opening🥺

[@eileenthombs2075]

The one guy has THIRTY SIX convictions, but they say he deserves a chance....???? He's had 36 chances, he's a danger to society and needs to stay locked up

[@elric5371]

Not his fault he has mental issues.

[@gundawollnick2361]

@@elric5371Very true. Nobody else should be suffering for that either. Tough one. Best to protect other people from him though.

[@elric5371]

@@gundawollnick2361 sure that’s why rehabilitation is the correct course of action, not at the expense of civilians obviously but still we should aim to help him get to a point he can walk outside without posing a threat to either himself or the public, prison certainly is not the correct course of action.

[@theuistbrothers4607]

The issue is they cost 4x normal prisoners, the government would rather increase risk than increase spending

[@tashahall9066]

Absolutely, the crazy part is what about the 36 people he hurt? Do they get a second chance in life?

[@dianetandy1757]

I’ve worked at two private forensic psychiatric hospitals, yes a dangerous job but I have to say the best and most interesting jobs I’ve ever had. I only had to stop as became physically disabled after having my youngest child I honestly miss my work so much Seeing people coming in that are really Ill and working with them seeing their mental health improve let’s you know your doing something right

[@janetrawlings1691]

Same here and 🤔🙏

[@ladyhonor822]

Thank you sister nurse! It's not an easy job. I was taken out 2004 by a 600lb plus patient. I'm not completely useless. I'm praying for Everyone AMEN Philadelphia USA 🙏☦️🇺🇲❤️

[@Nodeal757]

I hope to get to work somewhere like that myself 🙏 I've studied criminal and forensic psychology and have always had a morbid fascination with it although I know it's such a tough job it seems so interesting and its a necessary job someone has to deal with it or there'd not be anyone doing it 😅 meeting all kinds of mentally unwell people- you must of met some real characters in the process though!

[@bunk95]

You worked in fictional things? Youre waste until youre most likely killed, right? Sure you’re disabled and not being tortured in ways where you could appear to possible be?

[@beffberry]

schizophrenia is still such a misunderstood mental illness. I’ve only had a brief encounter with somebody suffering but it was still heartbreaking to see. I truly hope advances can be made in understanding and treating it

[@HeathenTrucker]

The guy in this didn’t actually have it. He used it to get his way.

[@hotelmario510]

For most people it is a treatable condition.

[@beffberry]

@@hotelmario510 yes but it’s often difficult to keep somebody with schizophrenia in treatment/on medication

[@yetidodger6650]

now I'm no expert but after watching Tony for about 2 minutes I'd say he shouldn't be let out.

[@alfsmith4936]

Do you know what he means?

[@AlexWalker-ly2ie]

Brilliant view on mental health treatment, thank you. I've never been sectioned but I've been in prison over 30 times. My addiction to heroin and crack made me do things that I would never do clean. I know I'll get stick for saying this but I truly believe this. If someone with say cancer gets sympathy because it's a physical illness and everyone can see the bad effects that this illness has yet someone with mental health problems where you can't see the damage people judge on what's visible to them. Mental health issues are real. I have PTSD, anxiety and depression but because i come across "with it" professionals say i don't have a "bad" mental illness. But you can't see what is going on on the inside. Also because I'm not violent i don't get proper treatment because, again, you can't prove mental illness. Anyway love and respect Alex UK.

[@SithMami]

Well said, and very true.😢

[@TheRealJohnMadden]

I personally loved working in the psych ward, I met so many beautiful and kind people who were really just down on their luck and tried to commit suicide or had severe mental illnesses and were in for a lifetime of treatment. I just recently transitioned from in-patient behavioral health to healthcare IT because I could not stand the nurses, administration, and doctors who treated the patients like they were just dollar signs. I know from the IT side of things that I'm helping from another perspective without ever having to directly deal with medical staff unless equipment is down.

[@control2XS]

I worked on a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for a while (as well as being a son and now next of kin for a parent who was sectioned repeatedly), I'm now a therapist which is much more relaxed, having your patients come to you because they want your help, rather than just need it. If you're interested in mental health I whole heartedly recommend working on a Psych Ward, it is simultaneously the best and worst job I have ever had. I don't know how anyone does it long term, but I think it's important to experience.

[@emmamunro7208]

❤❤❤❤

[@michaelcontaris3659]

This just shows how damaging childhood trauma can be on the brain physically and psychologically. Social services really needs a lot more government support so that social workers can respond to young people in crisis and trauma to help prevent the issues before they take permanent hold. Really is very sad 😔.

[@meretriciousinsolent]

One hundred percent. I worked with kids just when the Tory govt came in and it needed more attention then. They've trashed public services on every side and left an awful mess behind. I don't know what to say about it other than it should be illegal to cut funding to them, utterly shameful.

[@livehappycoaching4346]

I work in this area myself and its is very dangerous and also very rewarding in life you can chose to help others or ignore anything you cannot comprehend.. The environment is very loud and very abusive at times and after a while it becomes the norm.. The patients can be very angry and when not fully aware of who's who and what the processes are this can be frightening and deflating.. good staff communication becomes everything and also setting realistic goals and working towards them as soon as possible gives the patients hope and keeping them busy and out of trouble is a hard task.. once you have succeeded a few times its very rewarding.. sadly many of the patients leave and return in the future.. Life is challenging for most of us these days.. but much harder when you have a Mental Health Condition.. This video is well rounded and includes the most relevant parts of the a patient s journey.

[@AllWeNeedIsLove77]

Your resilience to overcome what occurred in your life and not take it out on others is amazing and appreciated

[@arcticablue]

I used to work for a major mental health facility but worked on the outpatient side. I did get to walk through the hospital several times a day to complete various tasks so I got to see some things. There were lots of sad stories and my heart goes out to people who have to deal with mental illness.

[@Johnny2Bags47]

Well you're pretty 😍 Wanna dance 💃

[@Eireann.]

​@@Johnny2Bags47 come on Johnny lad

[@Areflection4]

I feel for Tony's Mum, such pain she has endured. May you heal with dignity and again experience joy in your life ✨️ 🙏🏾

[@poppyfield1619]

Bless her. She had to 'shut the door' on her son but look at how she suffers for making that decision.

[@NeonCicada]

A painful part of growing up is accepting that there's going to be things you LOVE...that you simply cannot fix, people you cannot help, and moments you can never get back.

[@jacquelinehillson9589]

@@NeonCicada So beautiful sad and true , a statement that I needed to here, Thank you, take care.

[@jordannorris1088]

I’ve been working on a male acute ward for over a year, absolutely love my job but it’s so hard and we are at huge risk everyday but seeing patients get better and their discharge date makes it all worth it 💙

[@angboggs6977]

I work in a facility like this. It’s so hard some days. These individuals come from horrific abuse though. That’s what I have to remind myself to keep myself compassionate in this line of work.

[@cindyoconnell2471]

Wow, very sad! I felt so sorry for the mother whose son had schizophrenia, and I felt so bad for the man who came from a very abusive childhood. The second could have been a normal, happy person if he had been taken good care of as a child. The life-time damage that parents can do to a person. Also, it seemed scary and not quite right when these patients were out walking on the streets and other people were oblivious as to who was passing them.

[@amyyyamy]

Sometimes I think I’m not well and should be in an institution like this. Then I watch something like this and realize I’m doing okay

[@tbv_shorts]

My mental illnesses landed me in a mental ward for 4-5 months a few years ago. There are times I'm afraid of going back and there are times I wish I was still an in-patient. It's a weird dichotomy in my brain. At the time, it was the best place for me, I was on the edge of seriously hurting myself or other people. I came close to offing myself a few times too. The mental health teams I interacted with, my friends and my family were literal lifesavers for me.

[@ladyhonor822]

Come on now you know how this works... just Roll with it. Take the meds,eat, sleep and talk to your doctor and support people. I'm praying for Everyone AMEN Philadelphia USA ☦️🇺🇲❤️ It's not over yet...

[@tadstar]

I'm so surprised how many people live through or experience serious mental health issues, glad you got the help at the right time...Was just checking out your channel, you remind me so much of another KZbinr I watch called maximus iron thumper... It's crazy how alike you are . Stay safe

[@SS3paranormal]

I worked for a forensic health care company before working in hospitals like this, prisons, etc. It is a very dangerous and challenging job but one I loved so much. Sadly due to bad health I had to give up the job last year and I really do miss it.

[@YellowCase2024]

Thank you to the individuals who let us into their lives - much appreciated

[@dianecleary1054]

I go to a psyc day hospital . They asked me if I worry what other people think . Hell no . But I found many patients feel humiliated by being a mental health patient . It's so sad . I'm lucky my problem is nothing compared to some people . I take responsibility and live a disciplined life .

[@heather173]

My first nursing job was in a forensic psychiatric facility. Terrifying to be there and know so little about the patients, many of whom really could have killed any of us. We have much better medications now, allowing much better treatment options.

[@Andy-oz8it]

I have a personality disorder and it very much feels like the only way to ever get treatment is to do something awful to myself or others. I've only ever hurt myself but haven't ever received treatment that has meant my life isn't a constant train wreck. I've lost everything to it. And in a weird way, am jealous of these men that get to have their mental health adressed over the long term. They have a better chance of getting better than those of us who direct the rage internally. I respect these men greatly for wanting to be better.

[@chromeo3945]

Some folks, unfortunately, really *do* need to be institutionalized for life. For the benefit of the patients safety and wellbeing as well as the publics safety. Some folks who struggle with mental illness would rather be in a facility like this because they don't want to act out but struggle to control themselves on their own. There is absolutely nothing wrong with needing support, my friends.

[@Marmite695]

As a Forensic Psychologist - you are highly skilled across a number of specialist medical, psychological and legal disciplines. (As well, alas, being sensitive to the political breezes, and the free press. You are both an empath, and a hard-assed analyst. You stay humble, open to every second of on-the-job experience and exposure. All the while you retain and contain your professionalism in the face of the exceptional and extensive spectrum of mental illness. Sword of Damocles comes to mind.

[@mintCAT666]

As someone who time to time picks up shifts in low secure forensic mh setting I find this fascinating and heart warming that even patients in more secure settings can work their way to integrate themselves back in to comunity. And yet... Not everyone deserves that chance, not everyone will be able to live anything that resembles "normal"

[@aponcapone]

Im a cleaner in a place where people live with last stage dementia. They are sometimes agressive and unpredictable but i love my work. I interact eith the people when im cleaning and some recognize me sice in there 5 days a week. Its only a cleaning job but i feel good about helping those people with a clean place but also to talk and make them smile❤

[@erikawithee]

Mental health illness needs to be addressed way more in America

[@drina4706]

And gun ownership. Mixed with mental health issues. Bad, bad, bad....

[@SMCwasTaken]

And the worst part is that both Democrats and Republicans won't do anything about it

[@bbeloveth53bahtgad37]

Addressed in a progressively healthy way.

[@jaeminko4286]

But how? Inpatient psych wards are incredibly expensive to run and it's unfeasible to restrain them involuntarily beyond a short period of time. Do we bring back lobotomy? Build horrible asylums?

[@Will-fielding]

I was in 20 years ago after my marriage broke down, I can't remember most of my 6 months in there what I can tell you is those staff saved my life And there's not a day that goes by I'm not grateful for our nhs and the amazing staff who work on those wards.

[@louiZiana-Gurl]

I worked in a psych ward while going through nursing school. It was always like a ticking time bomb you never knew when or what would set them off. At times they were violent throwing furniture tearing up their room , violence and verbal abuse to staff or self harm. So many would be released and they ended up right back. This is real and heartbreaking.

[@ladyhonor822]

Round and around !!!

[@jrmellys2870]

a lesson for all those who view this, appreciate each moment of sanity in the present. Much love to all from the 303

[@roza5994]

Gosh...I want to give Tony's Mum a big hug! I am a mother too and feel the pain.

[@BingWrosby]

I’ve been on both sides as a former hospital security officer and now unemployed and living on some of the same meds that the people I had formerly physically restrained had been taking (or off of more likely). Those experiences went on to greatly hinder my recovery the two times I’ve had to be inpatient, as delusional thinking took hold and I thought I knew the other patients from elsewhere in life, among other mental disturbances I experienced.

[@heatherb8594]

Curious how those people feel in the community living around that ward…I would be on edge. I have a mass amount of respect for those working in these forensic units and helping these individuals. It’s so mentally strenuous and draining. You’re always on guard. It’s rewarding to help others, but can be very scary sometimes… at least it was for me.

[@FreeDocumentary]

I bet. And well-described. Thank you.

[@skitini1]

i live near, i didnt know about it, im now worried

[@dianeforman696]

There’s more out than in!

[@deestarks7031]

@@dianeforman696 so true!

[@heatherb8594]

@@dianeforman696 This is so true. Scary thought.

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

john is an INCREDIBLE artist, his art is impressive!

[@RikoScouse]

The job that these health care workers do is just amazing! I have nothing but respect for them! :)

[@smoothbutter9915]

It truly is amazing, you have to have patience and compassion to work in mental health. The good workers deserve all the respect

[@christinacastaneda8429]

My bestie was a psyc doc at an in patient facility (non crim) and she left one job because she was attacked and a table shoved into her abdomen while four months preg.

[@philpants44]

@Beast Mode which is why they deserve the respect....

[@marod5552]

​@@christinacastaneda8429 This is why employee must sign for Maternity Leave even if the risk of workplace accidents can be low.

[@petermonaghan6749]

@@beastmode9576 they sure did and if it wasn't for then these dangerous people would be roaming free putting clueless people like you at risk.

[@lynneaiken1647]

Tony's mom broke my heart... I don't have kids ... But I can imagine the pain she must be in. Especially when he yells for his mother's help...😭😭.. prayers for all! Praying they can all heal and lead happy healthy lives upon leaving this place.. God bless you all...

[@Tranquility32]

My Mom spent some time working as a nurse aid in a Psychiatric Hospital in the U.S. She liked the job, cared for the people who were there, and she said the staff was very good. Just that sometimes the patients were unaware of their strength and could hurt you (not on purpose). It was a private hospital, and she said it had a very good reputation for the time the founder oversaw its operations.

[@havestrength5802]

Being mentality unwell is painful. The suffering is invisible. Your own mind can torture you and people thinking you can just try harder is very invalidating and unrealistic. You come across as slow but your mind is racing all the time and its worse than physical pain because you more often than not can't get the medication you really need.

[@pumpkinpie1415]

As someone who also has been in a mental hospital the freedom almost feels bitter sweet

[@kristynkelsey9760]

"Whatever comes, comes and I'll deal with it." Such a huge statement, such a difficult thing to try and do.

[@TheSilveryew]

I feel for Tony's mom, she's tried her best to support her son despite everything, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do, to protect yourself

[@sueguyan8101]

Bless Tony's mum 😢 poor lady has realised that she can't help him, that has truly been tough love for them both. Lovely staff, caring and compassionate

[@tula_lula2662]

I think that's the hardest part of trying to be there for someone with addiction and mental health issues. Knowing that you can't help them. There's nothing you can do personally to improve their situation and its heartbreaking and traumatising all at once. People show sympathy and compassion to those who are in it, but there's very little for those who are trying to support them

[@bamsefunXD1234567890]

For someone who have been locked up in a psychiatric hospital, people actually tend to be very nice, might have some background of violence in the streets but once they're in they truly become the nicest persons I've ever met, i believe the violence is a symptom caused by the feeling of being unfairly treated for long periods of time, usually involves being homeless, having no one to turn to with problems and heavy drug use as drugs makes you forget about all the bad things going on in life. But what do I know, i ain't no psychiatrist

[@bevneesam7994]

You know alot,you are living it :) wishing you all the good stuff life has to offer

[@ladyhonor822]

I'm praying for Everyone this includes you ! AMEN Philadelphia USA

[@pumakel1]

Behaviour that communicates distress x

[@DeputatKaktus]

I am scared how much I can relate to James and John. John‘s description of „other people pointing fingers at flaws“…that hit really close to home. And in James I can see parts of myself. At the end of the day it feels to me that there is such a fine line between „us“ out here and „them“ inside. And it feels like it’s up to complete chance who ends up where.

[@kittymuk5493]

Maybe this is the American in me but someone serving life for murder shouldn't be walking amongst the public freely

[@Weissguys6]

Thank you. Exactly.

[@aidentv23]

There's something seriously wrong with the system in the UK Maybe allowing Americans to work in this work sector for us in head positions would help massively we need strong authority

[@NicktheMedic]

Incredible work that these healthcare providers, patients, and documentary crew are doing. Humans helping humans that are just trying to make it in life.

[@S0NICHU]

No, lock them up

[@fr2ncm9]

James reminds me so much of a client I used to work with. I am a community intensive case manager. This client, who I'll call Nick, lives in New York City. He currently resides in a homeless shelter. He has been hospitalized numerous times for outbursts. I asked him a very general about his childhood. He told me that his father was a strict disciplinarian. He told me that if he ever crossed his father he knew he would pay. Probably more than half of all drug adicts or serious criminals have a child abuse backstory.

[@jasonnikolic]

I've been in one of these before as a troubled patient. I also saw the importance of male nurses too

[@stevenrios713]

Did the courts send you there.. Did you have a charge and they felt that you needed to be at a place like this, instead of prison?

[@jasonnikolic]

@@stevenrios713 No it was self harm, police take you there against your will.

[@clairejohnson6522]

How were the male nurses of importance to you ,may i ask? Also,how are you doing now?

[@MenTB]

Def one of the most dangerous places to work. I used to work at a state forensic psych hospital for 2+ years. I typically worked in the more acute units, too. The pay was good compared to the average minimum wage, but not nearly good enough. They were 2 of the most miserable years of my life. I was a damn good staff, but nobody but my wife knew that I often cried before and after work, sometimes during my breaks. I was not prepared for the toll it would take on me. I ended up having a mental breakdown after I quit. I really don’t recommend working in a place like this if you grew up in an abusive household like I did, have a physical trauma history, or if you have or might have any type of serious mental illness.

[@edfscout813]

I have schizophrenia. I 100% Understand their issue. I sure as heck can't trust people around me and I get aggressive at times but have to hide it to avoid people knowing who I am. It is horrible to live with this life, knowing I'm different to many eyes. While I have never been to a Psych Ward, I do support what they try to do for them. Honestly, it's the bullying that makes people with any kind of mental issues go off, but nobody sees it.

[@Lauriej117]

Bullying may be an issue for some people with mental health issues but it isn’t the reason that all people with mental health issues act out or why their mental health worsens.

[@yoshisarethebomb]

Not just bullying, any trauma. We need to teach children how to be better people, proper lessons on consent and parenting as well. Because abuse, r*pe, etc. is something you do on purpose!

[@yoshisarethebomb]

@Sabrina Rusch teach everyone, then :D Especially parents!!!! As adults, they need to set a good example, not to be abusive and mean to others

[@samantitaf6063]

It’s so hard being a prisoner to your own mind. I’ve been very sick myself and been hospitalised multiple times. Not violent or committed crimes, but my brain has broken down. I wish the system was better. The private system has been the only system that’s helped me. The public system is hard. So under funded and people are overworked and the system is full. I wish more could be done to help people. It’s a struggle I would never wish on my worst enemy.

[@naynay7773]

My heart breaks for these patients, as I have a family member with schizophrenia. I know how easy it is to end up in such a place. There's no help out there, there's no support, noone to ring at your lowest ebb absolutely nothing. It's just a case of keeping them calm so their behaviours don't escalate.

[@Kileamae]

I am currently a student mental health nurse, I cannot say how many things I have already seen whilst being a student. It is very saddening and stressful. However, I want to be there to help those that are struggling. I've read a book called the chipmunk paradox and it is absolutely amazing. I have struggled with nasty thoughts from time to time, especially when I am stressed. The chipmunk paradox enabled me to create a good picture in my head. When I am overthinking I always say to myself it's that bloody monkey in my head again, I've even given it a name. I pretend to lock it in a box and say a few comments to it haha.

[@antonyware9887]

I worked for several months, just short of a year actually, on a personality disorder ward in a High Secure Hospital. I felt very safe and secure actually, high staff to patient ratio. Everything very structured ordered and controlled with staff well equipped ( trained) to deal with violence. By contrast I felt far more at risk working on a very volatile acute psychiatric unit based in a district general hospital.

[@apollo5751]

The most dangerous hospitals in California are State Hospitals. Entering the facility is taking your very life in your hands. Take Napa, a patient caved in a nurses head with a hammer. FAR worse has been done at those State Hospitals, it's damned dangerous.

[@JanetPorter-wz1ek]

It depends on administration to make the structure of hospital they make. Pay issues and good response for staff protection are major things a staff person needs to know when hired at a hospital. Here violent behavior is not tolerated here. Us residents do not condone it and neither does staff. Oh I have heard of where I will go if I get completely out of control. So, I will continue to take All meds. It is no fun sometimes sticking myself insulin four up too four shots in my groin a day if I am non conforming to the diet for a diabetes patient. I weigh 206 lbs when I came here I was 27 lbs heavier. I would be at goal weight if I behaved better. Junk food I am latterly addicted too. THIS IS NO EXCUSE. I MUST CONFORM TO MY DIET AND SHOTS WOULD BE ONE A DAY OR I AM PUT ON A PILL WHENEVER I GET TO THAT GOAL. I quit smoking and Xanax and Valium. I have no support like I did when my family was living. I still am the only “Fatso”. my sisters called me. No one puts the junk to my mouth. No excuses here. I have no family anymore. I accept help from staff things will be easier.

[@JanetPorter-wz1ek]

I repeat I am not a diabetic or a codheadic etc. Why we who has diabetes should NOT NOT be la LABLES NOT TO DEFINE A PATIENT OR HERE WE ARE CALLED RESIDENTS. Here I am glad to say each person is treated on an individual case. They have been ok with me on treatment. I do not have any complaints on my treatment.

[@hollyvipond168]

I'm a Counsellor and used to work within the drug & alcohol field where i met some very interesting (and often high risk or "dangerous") people. I met some wonderfully fascinating individuals but I never once thought of them as "bad people". Just people who needed help and support.. x

[@gwenking7700]

Worked as an aide and an RN in all types of psych units. Forensics is the most dangerous. Gotta have your head on a swivel. So thankful to be retired from that

[@misanthrophex]

How hard is it for people to understand that not everything can be reformed, some people are born broken, end of story. Keep them isolated and looked after, for the sake of everyone's safety and happiness, especially their own. People fail to understand the volatility and the unpredictive behaviour of them, one day they seem absolutely okay, talk fine etc. the next one there's not a glimmer of reason or sanity behind their eyes and they are doing the most vile acts. People see them on their good days and think everything's fine... Life isn't like that. You get one of them who think they're managing, but if there's another one who starts going off, they go off like a daisy-chain, losing it together, no matter the "therapy"... Mark my words, there will be huge regrets for letting such people out and about. I know if I was such a person, I would prefer if I was locked up. I actually had a big mental issue some years ago, and I should definitely not be out in society at that state, it just doesn't work. I don't know how to explain, but it's just too much.

[@gessie]

Don't take sides. Some patients are truly insane and dangerous, meaning their psychologists are grossly incompetent if releasing them, while others go into the system slightly quirky yet are goaded through years of clinical abuse and constant belittlement to become violent. There's near-zero consistency in clinical practice, a well-known fact in even mainstream psychological literature.

[@Lauriej117]

And you aren’t taking sides? Your comment sounds extremely biased towards the mental health care professionals.

[@gessie]

@@Lauriej117 "Some patients are truly insane". Don't prompt me to re-iterate again - I've been very clear. You misread.

[@elric5371]

@@gessiethat just is not true though.

[@gessie]

@@elric5371 You are a master of rhetoric. I bow my head in shame for you have defeated me. How silly of me to even reference psychological literature.

[@DumbAmerican-gu2mz]

@@gessieu didn’t reference any psychological literature

[@OGMann]

The streets in this country are filled with the mentally ill. Our prisons, too. My father worked in the prison system for 17 years as a drug and alcohol counselor. When he left, he was not the same man that went in. He was disillusioned and heartbroken. His departing words were, "Some people just don't want to change." I felt so bad for him. He wanted so badly to help those people change their lives for the better.

[@cask1]

I've watched this documentary probably 5times in the last year and a half., maybe two years...I'm in the process of getting clean and this documentary...I had no clue really of the connection between substance abuse and mental illness. I've learned something every time I've watched.. along with rehab. Just so you know, this has helped someone. Thank you from the u.s.

[@thenanlife1141]

Unfortunately a lot of these disorders stem from childhood traumas, so sad