by Patricia Lubeck | Sep 27, 2024 | asylum scandals, Blog, Mental Health
A doll with cracks on its face| Photo by Aimee Vogelsang There are several factors to consider before one is admitted to a psychiatric hospitals. Whether it’s an eating disorder or a mental health issue, a patient requires professional treatments in order to get...
by Patricia Lubeck | Sep 24, 2024 | asylum scandals, Blog, Mental Health
Photo by Sydney Sims on Unsplash Mental health matters, and people with mental illness are deserving of rightful and genuine aid and care. That is, without a doubt, a serious matter to be highly regarded even today. Mental health is as imperative as physical health....
by Patricia Lubeck | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog, History, Mental Health
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...
by Patricia Lubeck | Aug 28, 2024 | asylum scandals, Blog, History
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,...
by Patricia Lubeck | Jul 27, 2024 | History
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...
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