Below 1 star. Absolute dump. Sadistic staff.
Whole experience left me worse off. All three psychiatrists are sadists. No talk down used - simply physical force and forced injections as first resorts when 100% unnecessary. I was punished for feeling low or feeling sad and felt throughout my time there that I was emotionally neglected and physically violated. I relapsed several years after leaving which I am certain is down to how vulnerable my time at Ardenleigh left me (utterly lacking in self belief and hope) and I am now at the most fantastic hospital which has only served to highlight further to myself and my family what a vile, sadistic and devoid-of-soul place Ardenleigh is. The OT team lack skills, interests, motivation, and empathy. Totally useless. Ardenleigh should have been shut down years ago. Avoid at ALL costs!