Psychiatric Hospitals Exposed: Debunking the Myths Behind Mental Health Care

When you hear 'psychiatric hospital,' what comes to mind? Straight jackets? Screaming patients? Hollywood has painted a terrifying picture—but the reality is far different. In this eye-opening episode, La Ventana’s Chief Clinical Officer Sharon Volner, LMFT sits down with Carla DiCandia, Director of Business Development at Oceanview Psychiatric Facility, to pull back the curtain on modern mental health care. They debunk the biggest myths (no, you won’t be ‘locked away forever’), reveal what treatment actually looks like, and share why psychiatric hospitals are just healthcare—with a lot more compassion. Whether you’ve considered treatment for yourself or a loved one—or just want to replace fear with facts—this conversation will change how you see mental health care forever.

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