all three of my "stays" was on a normal hospital with a psych ward on it. the ward had a total of 20-25 bedrooms. 2 beds per room and 2 observation rooms that had one bed, one chair and camera mounted on the wall and 2 t way mirror in the door. Other than the experience the ward was "heaven' for what it contained - 2 solariums (one smokers and one non but now both non) 2 group rooms that was also for "rounds" and sometime individual therapy with 2 way mirrors, a "rec room" with outdated books and a pool table and tv, a lounge with tv,VCR where only approved movies were shown, laundry room with a washer and dryer so patients can do their own wash (wearing normal "street clothes was manditory unless on suicide/escape watch) Kitchen that was stocked every morning with goodies and healthy food and a dining area, and also the occupational therapy room which was basically an art room where you created and took out your emotions or like me just created. LOL. Given the heavenly items do I change my mind on going back? Hell no. I have a decraration of mental health care in place that state if other options are available I am NOT to be hospitalized. And it is legally binding.
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