Every job has its challenges, and there's no such thing as an easy dollar. However, some professions are not as widely understood as others, and therefore might not get the respect they deserve in the public eye.
So, in hopes that this doesn't happen to the people who work in mental health care, we collected a range of stories shared online by professionals who have spent time inside psychiatric institutions and the types of issues they face on a regular basis.
Their experiences offer a grounded, human look at a demanding field, full of high-stress situations and tough decisions.
