NHK World Special Programs

Discharged by Death: Inside a Japanese Mental Hospital (2024x12)

Air date: Apr 06, 2024

From a whistleblower, NHK obtained exclusive video and sound recordings of a psychiatric hospital, along with records of nearly 1,500 patients. These materials revealed rampant patient abuse, illegal physical constraints and the fact that 78% of patients were discharged by death. This investigative report amassed extensive documentation and interviews with key actors to address the persistent problems of psychiatric hospitals.