One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit

1 Seasons | 2 Episodes | TV-MA

One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit offers an intimate and uplifting look at one of the only inpatient units in the U.S. that specializes in treating college students for serious mental health issues. The film echoes the trajectory of a hospital admission, from intake to discharge, and spends time with patients through the ups and downs of treatment. It also highlights the work of the dedicated medical team who grapple with the limitations of the U.S. healthcare system and concerns about the future safety of their patients.

HBO Documentary Films presents One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit, a Gidalya Pictures Production. Directors and producers, Alexandra Shiva and Lindsey Megrue. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller; coordinating producer, Anna Klein.

1.One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit Part 1

As young adults in crisis arrive at One South to begin their treatment, staff members rush to evaluate, stabilize, and support them.

2.One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit Part 2

As treatment progresses, patients learn new coping skills and are discharged from the unit, but the medical team's work continues.

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