Abuse in psych wards can have severe and long-lasting effects on patients, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and a worsening of their mental health condition. Forms of abuse may include physical restraints, excessive use of medications, and verbal abuse from staff or other patients. The power dynamics inherent in the psychiatric ward environment can also lead to situations of sexual abuse or exploitation. Contributing factors to abuse in psych wards include staff shortages, lack of training, and inadequate policies for reporting and investigating incidents of abuse. It is imperative for psychiatric facilities to prioritize patient safety and implement preventative measures such as regular staff training, proper staffing levels, and clear reporting and investigation procedures to ensure that patients are not subjected to any form of abuse. Nia: https://www.instagram.com/bittnia/ You can support Nia here: https://gofund.me/7a489a48 FREE-1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with code INSANE: www.athleticgreens.com/insane If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, email wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com. 00:00 AG1 00:16 Introduction 00:20 Admittances into Hospitals in High School 02:23 Breakups, Feeling Depressed Again 03:12 First Time in the Adult Unit 04:12 Out of the Hospital 04:54 Admitted to Woodhull 05:45 Describing Conditions of Unit 08:00 Red Flags 09:56 Weekends at a Psych Ward 11:43 Sexual Harassment 14:25 Not Being Taken Seriously 17:22 Fearful Therapists 19:52 The Other Staff 21:20 Friends 22:40 Lack of Physical Safety 25:54 Demonized Patients 29:29 Doctor Punishes Nia For Complaining 31:40 AG1 32:44 One To One 38:15 The Staff Just Didn’t Care 39:36 Staff Treated Nia Differently bc She Took Notes 42:42 Weapons in the Ward 44:07 Medical Assistant and Patient Fight 46:40 Leaving The Hospital 48:45 Discoveries After Leaving Woodhull 52:26 Losing Friends After & Concluding Thoughts