Content & Trigger Warnings for Mad in America (2001)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Mad in America (2001) contains 4 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Forced institutionalization, Needles / medical procedures, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Ableism (depicted) (severity 4/5), Forced institutionalization (severity 5/5), Needles / medical procedures (severity 4/5), Torture (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Systematic discrimination against mentally ill people |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Forced institutionalization | 5/5 | Depicted | Central theme documenting forced institutionalization of mentally ill |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 4/5 | Depicted | Extensive descriptions of invasive medical procedures |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Torture | 4/5 | Depicted | Documents torturous psychiatric treatments (lobotomy, insulin shock) |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
5/5Depicted
Central theme documenting forced institutionalization of mentally ill
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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