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Seán's Story: Death on the Ward

Within hours of being sent to a psychiatric ward, a troubled young man finds a way to evade supervision and take his own life. Alan Haslam investigates what lessons have been learned.

Sean had a history of drug use and mental health problems when doctors decided to detain him in a psychiatric unit for his own good. Hours later, he managed to evade supervision and ultimately take his own life inside the hospital. Alan Haslam speaks to his grieving mother and investigates what lessons have been learned.

29 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Mar 202323:30

Credits

RoleContributor
ReporterAlan Haslam
ProducerDenise O'Connor
Assistant EditorChris Thornton
EditorGwyneth Jones

Broadcasts

  • Tue 7 Mar 202322:40
  • Wed 8 Mar 202323:20
  • Sat 18 Mar 202300:30
  • Sat 18 Mar 202323:30