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A Grim Throwback to Asylums During the Great Depression
Photo by Ryan Lum on Unsplash Let’s take a step back and reflect on what went on in those asylums during the Great Depression and how it influenced the way society approaches mental health. Walking through the crumbling halls of an old asylum, the air is thick with...
Open Perspectives: Conveying the Nuance of Asylums
Photo by Nothing Ahead The subject of asylums has always had a particular hook on our collective psyches. Yet, the portrayal of these institutions compels us to rethink our ingrained biases and have open perspectives. How asylums have been depicted in literature,...
Abuse in Mental Hospitals: What Illnesses Entailed Then
Image by freepik Suffering from mental illness may be rough now, with society still not fully catering to their complex needs. But times now are a thousand ways better than how they had been before. Mental illnesses then weren’t only a taboo topic but were also highly...
Healing vs. Harm: Treatments and Torture Procedures
Image by efes from Pixabay A fragile equilibrium exists between healing and harm, compassion and cruelty in healthcare and justice. The lines between treatments and torture procedures can sometimes blur, raising profound ethical questions and...
7 Creepy Abandoned Asylums: Horrifying Peak into Madness
Photo by Hoshino Ai on Unsplash Are you thrilled to delve into one of the daunting mysteries of the past? Then read further to explore 7 creepy abandoned asylums. When we compare the development of mental health institutions from then to now, we can closely examine...
Montevideo MN Artist Events
Montevideo Artists Article 3-28-24 PATRICIA LUBECK IS NEW TO MONTEVIDEO, AND YOU CAN’T WAIT TO READ HER! Patricia Lubeck relocated to Montevideo in February and spends most of her time researching and writing true crime stories from Minnesota’s early history. Her most...
The Development of Mental Health Institutions: Then and Now
Photo by Ante Samarzija on Unsplash Let us unravel what’s behind the walls of mental health institutions, comparing then and now. The state of mental health institutions before is known to be a nightmare compared to today. In the past, people have suffered inside the...
A Day In The Life: Daily Routines In Psychiatric Hospitals
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash Routine is crucial in the improvement of one’s mental health. Hence, there’s no question that professionals have established daily routines in psychiatric hospitals. What makes up the day for people who have mental conditions? If...
How Mental Health and Human Rights Interact Today
Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services…” The right to mental health is...
The Tie-Up: The Past And Present Mental Health Treatments
Photo by Transly Translation Agency on Unsplash There are immense distinctions between past and present mental health treatments, with modern society developing a more humane approach. But are there also similarities between them, the possibility of history repeating...
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