Joey returns to the podcast for this episode about his experiences in psych hospitals due to suicidal ideation. Joey and Beth talk about the positive things about being hospitalized, and also some of the not-so-pleasant parts. They are continuing their work of de-stigmatizing mental illness and addiction through this important episode.
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RESOURCES:
Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/
Miguel Rosell - Guided Core Integration: https://miguelrosell.com/
Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling
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Time Stamps:
0:58 Joey’s update
2:36 How creating Safe Home Podcast is helping Joey
4:44 Background of Joey’s first psych hospital experience
12:11 Transporting to the psych hospital via ambulance
13:53 Joey’s first night at the first psych hospital
17:35 Things that make the hospital safe for suicidal patients
21:01 The kinds of kids end up at psych hospitals
23:33 Minimal therapy or help at hospital, but it keeps fragile patients safe
25:10 Visiting hours
27:40 Lockdown in Nevada
28:49 Covid at the hospital
33:51 Transitioning out of a hospital - IOP and PHP
35:31 Family therapy - oh joy!
