deinstitutionalization
Why I’m Glad My Bipolar Dad Was Institutionalized
For years, my family fought to keep my father out of institutionalized living. We never dreamed it would turn around his mental health.
The Life, Death, and Possible Resurrection of the Asylum
Half a century ago, state mental hospitals closed after a series of horrific abuses—but in the aftermath, many mentally ill people were forced onto the streets or into jails. Now some are arguing it's time to bring these institutions back.
On The Line: Danny Gold Discusses Chicago's Mental Health Crisis
Danny Gold joined 'On The Line' to discuss his documentary on America’s mental health care crisis, "Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars."
Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars
VICE News takes an immersive look at America's mental health crisis by going inside the Cook County Jail in Chicago and speaking with community members on the city's south side.
Mental Health Behind Bars in Chicago (Trailer)
Coming soon: VICE News takes an immersive look at America's mental health crisis by going inside the Cook County Jail in Chicago and speaking with community members on the city's south side.