Five Days Later: Back Behind the Locked Doors
Discharged too soon, readmitted within days. A mother’s honest account of what happens when ‘safe to go home’ turns into another mental health crisis

Discharged too soon, readmitted within days. A mother’s honest account of what happens when ‘safe to go home’ turns into another mental health crisis

One mother’s experience reveals the harsh reality of psychiatric care, broken systems, and why sectioning doesn’t always mean safety for vulnerable young people.

My daughter was sectioned, then discharged, then sectioned again. This is the exhausting reality of fighting for safety in the UK mental health system.

A parent’s guide to understanding sectioning under the UK Mental Health Act — 72-hour holds, 28-day sections, discharge reviews and real-life gaps in care.

My daughter was admitted to a UK psychiatric assessment centre. Here’s what really happens: locked doors, waiting rooms, fighting for basics, and small wins

A parent’s guide to what really happens in a UK psychiatric admission: locked doors, waiting rooms, crafts, night struggles, and small wins.
