pat “pattyo27” ob

I’m 21 minutes in and have to turn it off. I work in the mental health care industry. 1) Yes, she admitted to having active suicidal ideation “in the past,” which is why they couldn’t involuntarily commit her, nor did she report any presenting symptoms that would even support the level of care she’s in. 2) When an adult voluntarily commits themself, they can leave any time of their own volition, including AMA. She was correct in saying she has rights. In this film, they were blatantly violated. 3) No facility houses men and women in the same room in a psychiatric hospital, or pretty much any treatment setting, even if you’re a married couple. These types of movies add to the stigma of what patients most fear encountering when they need inpatient mental health care and are willing to seek it on their own, and may dissuade healthy decisions out of fear. The film makers could’ve at least GLANCED at the laws before producing this travesty for the masses. Shame on you.