This episode pulls the curtain back on a world most people never see: 5150 psychiatric holds, 988 crisis calls, and what really happens inside a psychiatric hospital when someone reaches their breaking point.
We sit down with Ashleigh, MSW — a crisis worker who has lived this system from the inside — to talk about the pressure, the burnout, the heartbreak, and the moments of humanity that keep people in this work. If you’ve ever wondered what actually triggers a 5150, how the 988 line operates, or why our mental health system feels stretched thin, this conversation gets directly to it.
💬 What We Cover:
• How a routine 988 call can turn into a 5150
• What families get wrong about psychiatric holds
• Inside a psychiatric hospital from the staff perspective
• Burnout, compassion fatigue, and how crisis workers cope
• The rise in mental health crises during the holidays
• Stigma, cultural barriers, and the growing need for representation
• The emotional toll of crisis work and how workers decompress
This episode is real. Direct. No sugar-coating.
If you care about mental health, caregiving, crisis work, or the systems that hold people together on their worst days — tap in.
⚠️ Safety + Support (Real Resources, Not Corporate Talk)
If you or someone you know is struggling, here are trusted national resources you can reach out to:
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
Help finding treatment, crisis support, and information.
https://www.samhsa.gov/
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Support groups, education, and guidance for individuals and families.
https://www.nami.org/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate support, 24/7.
https://988lifeline.org/
These are free, confidential, and available nationwide.
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Info on this channel is not medical advice. 🚫 For general purposes only. Confirm with trusted sources & consult your physician for medical conditions or treatments. 👩⚕️👨⚕️
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