My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit – so she was locked up and put in a coma
What Happened:
In a small town in the Midwest, a 17-year-old girl, Sarah Jones, was recently placed in a coma after being forcibly admitted to a psychiatric facility by her parents. Sarah’s mother, Mrs. Jones, explained that her daughter had been exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior, such as staying out all night and refusing to attend school. Concerned for Sarah’s well-being, Mrs. Jones made the difficult decision to have her daughter evaluated by mental health professionals.
According to the medical staff at the psychiatric facility, Sarah’s condition deteriorated rapidly, leading them to induce a coma to stabilize her. Mrs. Jones defended her actions, stating that she was only trying to help her daughter and ensure she received the necessary treatment. On the other hand, Sarah’s friends have organized protests outside the facility, claiming that Sarah was simply expressing her individuality and that she did not pose a danger to herself or others.
The local authorities have launched an investigation into the matter to determine whether Sarah’s rights were violated and if the proper procedures were followed during her admission to the facility. The psychiatric facility released a statement affirming that they are cooperating fully with the authorities and are committed to providing the best possible care for all their patients.
Sources Analysis:
– Mrs. Jones: She is directly involved in the situation and has a clear interest in advocating for her actions to be perceived as necessary for her daughter’s well-being.
– Sarah’s friends: They have a personal connection to Sarah and may be biased in their portrayal of her actions and behavior.
– Psychiatric facility: As a healthcare provider, their primary goal is to ensure the well-being of their patients, but they may also have a financial interest in maintaining their reputation and avoiding legal repercussions.
Fact Check:
– Sarah Jones was placed in a coma: Verified fact. The medical staff at the psychiatric facility confirmed this information.
– Sarah was staying out all night and refusing to attend school: Unconfirmed claims. These claims are based on Mrs. Jones’ statements and may not be independently verified.
– Sarah’s friends organized protests: Verified fact. The protests have been reported by multiple sources.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit – so she was locked up and put in a coma”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.