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Discharged by Death: Inside a Japanese Mental Hospital

From a whistleblower, NHK obtained exclusive video and sound recordings of a psychiatric hospital, along with records of nearly 1,500 patients. These materials revealed rampant patient abuse, illegal physical constraints and the fact that 78% of patients were discharged by death. This investigative report amassed extensive documentation and interviews with key actors to address the persistent problems of psychiatric hospitals.

English
  • Originally Aired April 6, 2024
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Production Company NHK World
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