What if I told you that there are healthcare facilities that can inadvertently worsen your condition? I’m talking about the case of inpatient psychiatric care. In this episode, I feature a special guest, Dr. Morgan Shields, whose lived experiences might make you question the state of mental healthcare in the United States. From witnessing it from the sidelines as her father experienced bipolar disorder, to experiencing psychosis and manic episodes herself, she found herself asking time and time again for help only to walk away feeling disappointed, hurt, and abandoned of the system. Her journey is one that you’ll be thinking about weeks after hearing her story.Check out the <a href="https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/shownotes/71" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shownotes</a> for further resources and ways to connect.Takeaways:<ul><li> Inpatient psychiatric care can sometimes make mental health conditions worse instead of better, which is a shocking reality that many people don't realize. </li><li> Patients in psychiatric facilities often lack agency and choice, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and contribute to a negative experience. </li><li> High suicide rates shortly after discharge from psychiatric care raise questions about the effectiveness and safety of these facilities. </li><li> Dehumanization is a major issue in inpatient psychiatric care, as patients are often treated like they don't deserve respect or dignity during their treatment. </li><li> There's a significant gap in the quality of care provided in inpatient settings versus outpatient care, highlighting the need for reform in mental health treatment. </li><li> Dr. Shields emphasizes the importance of understanding the lived experiences of those within the mental healthcare system in order to drive meaningful change. </li></ul> ____Listen to the <a href="https://www.progressivepockets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Progressive Pockets Podcast here</a>!-----Support the Podcast: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/globalhealthpursuit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to send in a one-time or monthly donation</a>Submit a Question: <a href="https://airtable.com/app4m1QsTuAPGimXb/shrLlSESJq5SLcVkh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to send in a question!</a>Join the Podcast Mailing list: <a href="https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.globalhealthpursuit.com/mailing-list</a>Make sure to follow me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetalbaman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hetal.baman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/globalhealthpursuit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>!Email me at hetal@globalhealthpursuit.com

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