An inquest is being held into the death of Kumunjayi Brogus in Alice Springs Hospital. Photo: David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS

A mother of three seeking treatment for schizophrenia was sedated four times by medical staff before she died from a drug overdose, an inquest has been told.

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NT Coroner Elisabeth Armitage is inquiring into the death of Kumunjayi Brogus, 34, on November 23, 2023.

Counsel assisting Sandra Wendlandt said Ms Brogus was "in the grip of a psychotic episode" in the days before she died in Alice Springs Hospital.

"It was where she wanted to go, to get better,'' she said.

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