Restrictions, Seclusion and YOUR Advocate on the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit.

Описание: Welcome back to N.O.A.TheExplorer! In this video, I talk about meal plans to extreme safety measures of the psych ward. I also discuss the patient advocate and what they do to help you while you are admitted to the inpatient psychiatry unit. You will learn about the last-resort actions taken to ensure patient safety while maintaining dignity. These may seem extreme but this is sometimes the realities of mental health care in the hospital. If you have any questions, please ask below. If this video is helpful, please like, share and subscribe for more videos like this.

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This video by a Board Certified Psychiatrist discusses topics that some people might find disturbing. If you or someone you know is going through a mental health crisis, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the crisis hotline in your country. For the United States, the numbers are as follows: 9-8-8 for the national mental health crisis line, call 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. All provide free, confidential support 24/7.

Please see the below for more mental health crisis resources:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):
Website: https://www.nami.org/Home
NAMI provides comprehensive information, resources, and support for individuals and families dealing with mental health challenges.
NAMI Helpline:
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
NAMI's helpline offers confidential support, information, and local resources.
Crisis Text Line:
Text: "NAMI" to 741741
A 24/7 crisis support line providing confidential text-based support for those in crisis.

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources:
The Trevor Project:
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
TrevorLifeline (24/7): 1-866-488-7386
A national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth.

LGBT National Help Center:
Website: https://lgbthotline.org/
Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
Offers confidential support, information, and local resources.

Trans Lifeline:
Website: https://translifeline.org/
Hotline: 1-877-565-8860
A helpline for transgender individuals in crisis, providing emotional support and resources.

Mental Health Resources for Minorities:
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN):
Website: https://nqttcn.com/
A directory connecting queer and trans therapists of color with clients seeking mental health support.
Asian Mental Health Collective:
Website: https://www.asianmhc.org/
Offers mental health resources and support for the Asian community.
Latinx Therapy:
Website: https://latinxtherapy.com/
Connects individuals with culturally competent therapists who understand the Latinx community.
National Black Mental Health Alliance:
Website: https://www.blackmentalhealth.com/
Provides information and resources to support the mental health and well-being of Black communities.

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