Reality of Life Inside A Psychiatric Hospital [Photos]

Photographer Laura Hospes launched a powerful self-portrait collection titled “UCP-UMCG,” from a psychiatric unit. She struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts, and thereby decided to expose what it feels like to battle with suicidal thoughts inside a mental hospital.

Lauren shares her story on social media, and openly discussed her ordeal with various publications like ATTN and Bustle.

I hope these photos and quotes help others who are in the same plight.

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“My name is Laura Hospes, 21 years old and I live in Groningen, Netherlands. I study photography at the Photoacademy in Amsterdam.

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