This was my first experience with inpatient care. ...

This was my first experience with inpatient care. I was there less than 24 hours before realizing I had to get out of there as soon as possible. I don't place full blame on the nurses or staff as I realize they are overworked and exhausted with the pandemic as well as its not their fault America has a failed mental health system. It was actually a very insightful experience into the sad reality of the condition of our behavior health facilities. Like I said, I don't place full blame on the staff, I do value how hard they work however, hard work does not justify lack of compassion. Several things the staff were disheartening. From not being checked on till 7 am the next morning, kept up all night by staff conversations, and then when I did get approved for discharge to pursue outpatient help, the staff was NO HELP. The number they gave my mom to call was a facility in ALABAMA- we are in North Carolina and they did no virtual therapy only in person. I saw a previous review that explained it best- this facility isn't for people seeking help or therapy or support systems- its literally just suicide watch and they don't explain any of that to you. After just one night here I felt worse than I did when I came seeking help, which is very disheartening with depression the second leading cause of disability worldwide.