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[โ€“] Apytele@sh.itjust.works 61 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Nursing/Psychiatry: here's what to pack for your friend in the psych hospital!

  • T-shirts, logos fine, avoid anything explicit/vulgar
  • stretchy pants, no drawstring or that can have the drawstring removed and don't need a belt
  • a sweater without a hood or zipper
  • socks
  • slide on shoes (no laces)
  • a puzzle book with more than one type of puzzle
  • a book in a genre they like
  • a coloring book
  • a notebook to write in
  • crayons
  • a stress ball
  • one of those silicone bubble popper toys
  • snacks/food that are still sealed or that have one of those doordasher stickers fast food places use sometimes.

DON'T bring:

  • anything with long strings or cords
  • anything sharp or pointy or made of glass or ceramic
  • plastic bags
  • bedding/pillows
  • anything valuable or sentimental other than maybe a smartphone, and ID