Who are those Mentally ill People that we Locked Up.
Explore the remarkable cohesion among challenging patients within a psychiatric hospital through this extraordinary documentary. Delve behind the scenes of a facility dedicated to the intense care of highly volatile individuals grappling with severe mental disorders, necessitating constant supervision.
Director: Aymone de Chantérac
The Most Dangerous Patients: Inside France's High-Security Mental Health Facility for Severe Offenders
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0:13 🏥 The Unité pour Patients Difficiles (UDP) in Cadillac, France, is a high-security facility that houses 90 male patients with severe mental illnesses, some of whom have committed heinous crimes.
9:54 😔 Daniel, a patient with psychosis and OCD, is one of the most fragile patients in the unit, and his anxiety is heightened by the presence of Karam. The strict schedule and routine in the unit help anchor the patients' illnesses in reality, but any disruption can be unbearable for them. Daniel struggles with his own symptoms and the symptoms of others, but has learned alternative ways to cope with his violent tendencies. The activities provided by the occupational therapy team offer a breath of fresh air for the patients, allowing them to express themselves and boost their self-esteem.
19:53 💡 Jean-Pierre, a patient in a psychiatric unit, discusses his experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and his struggles with sexual impulses.
29:10 😢 Patients at the UDP share their experiences and desire for release, but face challenges in proving their readiness to leave.
38:32 😢 Eric's mother shares the heartbreaking story of her son's battle with schizophrenia and drug addiction.
48:37 😷 Daniel, a patient with OCD, is passionate about politics and sports and wants to watch a football match until the end, but his obsessive thoughts and routines make it difficult to compromise with him.
57:55 🏥 Patients at the UDP are locked in their rooms at night for their own protection, and one patient, Florent, who has a history of violence, is particularly concerning to the nurses.
1:08:32 💪 The patients at UDP participate in the Olympic Games, showcasing their progress and teamwork.
1:18:44 🏥 Patients in a French psychiatric hospital share their experiences and hopes for the future.
10 июн 2024
