Helen is restrained in several ways including being handcuffed, pinned down, strapped to a table, and strapped to a chair. These are all done to her in self defense or by a doctor.
A story about a young boy being attacked is shown. The young boy is shown with his genitals removed, writhing and screaming. Very upsetting.
Later, an extended scene where a cop demands the main character undress. She is crying and covered in blood. Extended scene that is very dehumanizing/triggering.
An event that takes place prior to the events of the movie describe a child's murder. Though the child doesn't die right away, a cop says he was killed.
cops are portrayed negatively- even initially “friendly” ones later act rather vicious, and it’s mentioned that they neglected to properly aid black people, only taking action after a white woman is attacked
a character is involuntarily committed to psychiatric institution, scenes of physical restraint/psychological distress and forced sedation, character is surprised to learn they have been committed for a long time. scenes of successful escape from psych ward - fairly long sequence
Helen's whole life falls apart and then there's a montage of her standing by a bridge and looking in the water. I'm p sure she doesn't actually attempt but she definitely thought about it
Helen is forced to strip by police. There's also a scene of her bathing but her parts are mostly obscured by her arms and the water. One of the murder victims is shown completely naked but that scene is brief.