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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Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao

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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!

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