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Kathy McKenzie
School social worker who experienced involuntary commitment in a psychiatric hospital. Her case highlighted issues within the mental health care system.
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Sep 26, 2024
• 38min
The Profitable Business of Holding Patients Against Their Will
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In this engaging discussion, investigative reporter Jessica Silver-Greenberg exposes alarming abuses within the mental health care system, focusing on the for-profit Acadia Healthcare. She reveals how profit motives can overshadow patient welfare, featuring Kathy McKenzie, who shares her personal experience with involuntary commitment. They delve into the manipulative tactics used to extend hospital stays and the emotional toll on patients. The episode sheds light on urgent ethical concerns while calling for a reevaluation of mental health practices.
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