Life on a Psych Ward: What's It Really Like Inside?

This 4K documentary takes cameras inside South London's forensic mental health services, among the most secure psychiatric facilities in the UK. It reveals the reality of life on a psych ward for patients, doctors, and nurses alike. Honest and humane, it lifts the lid on a world usually hidden from view. It is a compassionate and eye-opening look at mental health care. Free to stream in 4K on Dr Documentary.

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