Asylum: An Empty Nest For The Mentally Ill?

The documentary runs for 31 minutes and features psychiatrist Dr. Dean Brooks, known for his role in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, along with Dr. Ulista Hoover and Dean R. Brooks. They explore the troubling reality of how jails and prisons have become the new asylums for individuals with mental health issues.

The film addresses the failures of community care and the urgent need for what Dr. Ulista Hoover refers to as "true asylums". This term emphasizes the importance of constructing new, adequately funded mental hospitals to provide necessary care for the mentally ill. It raises critical questions about the current state of psychiatric care and advocacy for mental health, making it a significant work for those interested in these issues.