Strange Stories: Lured in the Psych Ward
We discuss the numerous patient sexual abuse, assault, rape, negligence, and endangerment cases of Acadia Healthcare and nationwide subsidiary facilities for children, teens, and adults with mental illness to opioid addictions. We begin with the New York Times exposĂ© and deep dive into the case from the Indianapolis local press, which reported gross negligence and inhumane facilities and operations.CW | TW: This episode discusses sexual assault, abuse, rape (including statutory rape), and patient neglect and endangerment. Listener discretion is advised.Email: severedpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: severedpodcast.comFacebook: facebook.com/severedpodcastInstagram: @severed_podcastHosts: Harry Chambers + Drew HudsonLogo Art: Drew HudsonTheme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry ChambersShow Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew HudsonAvailable on RadioGardenStateAvailable on Rogue Media NetworkSourcesWebsite: Acadia Healthcare (acadiahealthcare.com)Article: âAcadia Healthcare Company Inc. to Pay $19.8M to Settle Allegations Relating to Medically Unnecessary Inpatient Behavioral Health Servicesâ for Immediate Release: Office of Public Affairs; Justice Department (justice.gov)Article: âMultiple Sexual Assault Cases Reported at Acadia Healthcare Facility, Company Denies Systemic Issuesâ by Morgan Gonzalez (Behavioral Health Business [BHB]; bhbusiness.com)Article: âHow a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patientsâ by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas (NYT; non-paywalled) Article: âExposing a Hospital Chainâs Disturbing Practicesâ by Times Insider (NYT; non-paywalled)Article: âAcadia Health Says It Faces New Federal Investigationsâ by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas (NYT; non-paywalled)Article: âWidespread Sexual Abuse Reported at Indy Mental Health Facilityâ by Mary Claire Molloy (Mirror Indy)Article: âIndy Mental Health Facility Was âKennel for Vulnerable People,â Patient Saysâ by Mary Claire Molloy (Mirror Indy)NYT Podcast: âThe Profitable Business of Holding Patients Against Their Willâ by NYT (YouTube)SAMHSA National Helpline: Free, confidential help (24/7) (samhsa.gov)NAMI: National Institute for Mental Health (nimh.nih.gov) Learn
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We discuss the numerous patient sexual abuse, assault, rape, negligence, and endangerment cases of Acadia Healthcare and nationwide subsidiary facilities for children, teens, and adults with mental illness to opioid addictions. We begin with the New York Times exposé and deep dive into the case from the Indianapolis local press, which reported gross negligence and inhumane facilities and operations.CW | TW: This episode discusses sexual assault, abuse, rape (including statutory rape), and patien...