I haven't read the article yet, but as Lauliza says, if it's Bridgewater State--this is a very unusual psych ward because it is for those who would otherwise be in prison. So it paints a bleaker picture than most wards.

Although, having been inpatient ages ago, most wards are bleak too, just not in the crazy way Bridgewater State is. (Never been inside, just heard about it lots while living in MA)