Synopsis

The mental health system, intended to safeguard vulnerable individuals, failed Sara Green, a teenager who ultimately succumbed to its shortcomings. Panorama presents Sara’s own words, drawn from her diary, exposing the deficiencies of the Priory hospital where she was treated as an inpatient and where she tragically took her own life – a desperate plea for assistance misinterpreted. Peter Marshall explores the lessons embedded within Sara's story and considers what reforms are necessary to addre