There’s no doubt that stories from Victorian asylums are interesting. Join us each week while we discuss everything asylum and old time psychiatric hospital rel...
Something different this week! We talk about the King of lobotomies, Walter Freeman. Apologies about the audio quality, we don't know what went wrong! Enjoy.
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Pennhurst Asylum
This week we talk about the history of the infamous Pennhurst Asylum.
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Historical Treatments for Mental Illness
Something different this week! We explore the historical and sometimes barbaric treatments for mental illness. Also, find out what horror game we played this week! (Episode picture is rotation therapy).
Sources:
The 5 Strangest Treatments for Mental Illness Throughout History - INKspire
Horrifying Psychiatric Treatments from the Age of Reason - CVLT Nation
10 Mind-Boggling Psychiatric Treatments | Mental Floss
Treating Mental Illness During the Regency – Rotation Therapy – Number One London
The (Unproven, Deadly) Common Cure for Schizophrenia - JSTOR Daily
'Heroic therapies' in psychiatry | Science Museum
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North Wales Hospital
This week we talk about the history of North Wales Hospital, also known as Denbigh Asylum. We also share our thoughts on a horror game that we played together. This week we played Emily Wants to Play!
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Magdalene Laundries in Ireland
Welcome back! It’s episode 2 and this week we discuss the heartbreaking history of the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland. This episode may be difficult for some listeners, therefore, listener discretion is advised.
Sources:
Magdalene Laundries: Survivor stories - BBC News
About the Magdalene Laundries – Justice for Magdalene’s Research (jfmresearch.com)
Magdalene Laundries in Ireland - Wikipedia
MAGOHP73_Kathleen-R_ANON.pdf (jfmresearch.com)
'I wasn't even 15' - A Magdalene survivor's story (rte.ie)
There’s no doubt that stories from Victorian asylums are interesting. Join us each week while we discuss everything asylum and old time psychiatric hospital related, from experiences of the patients to historical treatments! If this sounds like a bit of you, then sit back, try to relax and listen in!
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