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May 2022
31m 18s

Inpatient Commitment Trauma in Bipolar D...

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington
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Can a psychiatrist just point to someone with bipolar disorder and commit them? What factors into that decision – are their guidelines, laws, or rules? And what about the reaction of families and friends? Are they normal for lecturing people about their bipolar disorder?  In today’s episode we discuss how inpatient hospitalization is sometimes necessary, but ... Show More
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