Strange Stories: Lured in the Psych Ward

We discuss the numerous patient sexual abuse, assault, rape, negligence, and endangerment cases of Acadia Healthcare and nationwide subsidiary facilities for children, teens, and adults with mental illness to opioid addictions. We begin with the New York Times exposé and deep dive into the case from the Indianapolis local press, which reported gross negligence and inhumane facilities and operations.

CW | TW: This episode discusses sexual assault, abuse, rape (including statutory rape), and patient neglect and endangerment. Listener discretion is advised.

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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson

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Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers

Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson

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Sources

Website: Acadia Healthcare (acadiahealthcare.com)

Article: “Acadia Healthcare Company Inc. to Pay $19.8M to Settle Allegations Relating to Medically Unnecessary Inpatient Behavioral Health Services” for Immediate Release: Office of Public Affairs; Justice Department (justice.gov)

Article: “Multiple Sexual Assault Cases Reported at Acadia Healthcare Facility, Company Denies Systemic Issues” by Morgan Gonzalez (Behavioral Health Business [BHB]; bhbusiness.com)

Article: “How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients” by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas (NYT; non-paywalled) 

Article: “Exposing a Hospital Chain’s Disturbing Practices” by Times Insider (NYT; non-paywalled)

Article: “Acadia Health Says It Faces New Federal Investigations” by Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Katie Thomas (NYT; non-paywalled)

Article: “Widespread Sexual Abuse Reported at Indy Mental Health Facility” by Mary Claire Molloy (Mirror Indy)

Article: “Indy Mental Health Facility Was ‘Kennel for Vulnerable People,’ Patient Says” by Mary Claire Molloy (Mirror Indy)

NYT Podcast: “The Profitable Business of Holding Patients Against Their Will” by NYT (YouTube)

SAMHSA National Helpline: Free, confidential help (24/7) (samhsa.gov)

NAMI: National Institute for Mental Health (nimh.nih.gov)

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