I admitted my teen to a psychiatric ward. With time apart, I realized I also needed to take care of myself. Essay by Brittany Miles Mavocado/ Getty Images Oct 21, 2024, 3:13 AM PT ...

Mental hospitals and psych wards provide specialized care for individuals with severe mental health issues, offering treatment, support, and a safe environment.

Convincing Myself That I am a Person of Value, Psych Ward and All Luckily, I was a model patient, and the psych ward’s social worker made an effort to talk to me about my dire situation.