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What patients say: lengthy admissions in acute psychiatric settings
While acute mental health wards are helpful for people experiencing acute mental health issues, longer stays are not always helpful for individuals with complex and chronic conditions.
"I didn't have trust - but that changed"
"I didn't receive support"
"I was in a bad place"
"I was stressed out"
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