Northwell Health Featured in New HBO Original Two-Part Documentary, “One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit”
June 18 2024 - 7:09PM
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After its world premiere at DC/DOX Film
Festival in Washington, D.C., the new two-part documentary film
will be available on June 25 on Max
Offering never-before-seen access to a unique college-age
inpatient psychiatric unit, HBO will premiere a two-part
documentary titled One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit, featuring
Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, on HBO’s
streaming platform Max starting Tuesday, June 25 at 9 p.m. EDT.
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HBO will premiere a new two-part
documentary titled One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit, featuring
Northwell Health, on HBO’s streaming platform Max starting Tuesday,
June 25 at 9 p.m. EDT. (Credit: HBO)
Directed and produced by Gidalya Pictures Peabody Award-winner
Alexandra Shiva (“How to Dance in Ohio,” “This Is Home”) and
Lindsey Megrue (“This Is Home”), the two-part documentary is an
intimate glimpse into the daily lives of patients and clinical
staff. Both parts take place at Northwell’s Zucker Hillside
Hospital, Queens, NY, one of the few inpatient units in the United
States dedicated to college students struggling with mental health.
The film captures the trajectory of hospitalization, from admission
to discharge, documenting therapy sessions, mindfulness activities,
and the bonds formed among patients and the staff.
“The One South documentary is an intimate, first-hand journey
into the struggle of young adults navigating treatment for various
mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and
personality disorders,” said Laura Braider, PhD, clinical
psychologist, associate vice president of behavioral health at
Northwell Health. “These college-aged patients often arrive at our
One South unit following suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts, and
we hope this documentary shines a light on their journey to hope
and finding a life worth living. These are issues being faced by
millions of people worldwide, which require tremendous efforts of
dedicated medical teams.”
One in 10 young Americans struggle with mental illnesses. Some
of the stories we see and hear in One South reflect that, including
a young woman whose anxiety is woven tightly by academic pressures,
a young man wrestling with the weight of depression post-overdose,
and a first-generation college student haunted by thoughts of
suicide. Highlighting the critical need for effective mental health
care initiatives, One South is a timely narrative infused with
hope. It delves into the emotional landscape of healing, with the
aspiration for patients to carry forward newfound insights, coping
mechanisms, and treatment plans as they transition to life beyond
the unit, fostering a path of mental health and recovery.
“Human stories are what drive awareness of issues and change.
Thanks to the courage and bravery of these young adults for
allowing us to share their journey and to the dedicated staff at
Northwell, we can understand the hard work, dedication, and
compassion it takes to help these young adults in need and how much
more work needs to be done to address mental health in this
country,” said Ramon Soto, senior vice president and chief
marketing officer at Northwell. “We are grateful to Alexandra,
Lindsey and HBO for helping share these powerful stories to inspire
hope in those who need it.”
Venturing into the world of purpose-driven storytelling, since
2019, Northwell has participated in five documentaries and one
national TV special, all of which have resulted in six Emmy Awards,
an Academy Award nomination and tens of millions of hours watched.
These include:
- Lenox Hill, Netflix
- First Wave, National Geographic
- Two Wars, Northwell
- Emergency NYC, Netflix
- One South, HBO
- Side by Side: A Celebration of Service, NBC special
“Every movement that creates waves of positive change begins
with storytelling, empathy, and people working together,” said
Michael Dowling, president & CEO of Northwell Health. “One
South offers a window into the lives of young adults navigating the
complexities of mental health challenges, all while generating
awareness and dialogue to help many more people in need and support
the staff on the front lines.”
Northwell’s Behavioral Health College Partnership (BHCP), of
which Dr. Braider is AVP, works closely with 96 affiliated New York
state colleges and universities and their student counseling
centers to address the acute behavioral health issues impacting
undergraduate and graduate students. BHCP provides
state-of-the-art, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for
psychiatric crises and their aftermath and addresses diverse
challenges ranging from adjustment problems to major disorders that
often emerge during the transition to college life. The
relationships with schools and knowledge of their practices allow
our staff to offer specialty consultation services to students
regarding common concerns related to academic status, school
absences and school re-entry processes. These liaison services
allow for more transitions in treatment, resulting in less
disruption in the academic cycle. This collaborative care has
become a model all over the country for psychiatric treatment for
college students affected by acute mental health issues. For more
information about BHCP, click here.
About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New York
State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21
hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000
affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually
in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic
support from our communities. Our 85,000 employees – 18,900 nurses
and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health
Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the
better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein
Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation
of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker
School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell
School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information
on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and
follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and
LinkedIn.
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