One South: Portrait of a Psych Ward

Overview

One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit" offers an intimate and uplifting look at one of the few inpatient units in the U.S. that specializes in treating college students for serious mental health issues. At an inpatient psychiatric unit at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Queens, N.Y., young adults arrive in acute crisis every day to deal with depression, anxiety or personality disorders. The series follows the trajectory of a hospital admission, from intake to discharge, and spends time with patients through the ups and downs of treatment.