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Psychiatric institutions are even worse. Seeing a friend with a mental problem getting locked up with a bunch of other mentally unwell - it is just extremely un
by robocat 1y ago
Psychiatric institutions are even worse. Seeing a friend with a mental problem getting locked up with a bunch of other mentally unwell - it is just extremely unhealthy.
Paranoid conspiracies, threats of violence, rape, forced submission to powerful doctors, sadistic nurses, general craziness, etcetera.
Last resort when someone is a danger to others or themselves.
Modern skills with psychiatry are frighteningly similar to the medical dark ages. We really don't understand much about the brain or how to resolve problems.
They are still mental asylums - toxically dangerous for patients. Also physically dangerous for staff (my ex worked as a nurse at one for a while).
- chiefalchemist 1y ago> We really don't understand much about the brain or how to resolve problems. Agreed. Sadly medical science is more interested in presenting as “expert” and “we know it all” instead of leaning into humility. We have more to learn, plenty. But why do we insist on not using what we do know to minimize to pain and maximize the outcomes. In short, how can good sleep and good food not be a priority?