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"

Lengthy admissions - then I came to rehab services

 

"I didn't receive support"

Lengthy admissions - medication caused weight gain

 

"I was in a bad place"

Lengthy admissions - but that changed

 

"I was stressed out"

Lengthy admissions i was stressed
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