Asylum Stories

Hannah
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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! Follow us on Instagram at @asylum.stories

Episodes

  1. Walter Freeman

    12/11/2021

    Walter Freeman

    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.

    21 min
  2. Pennhurst Asylum

    28/10/2021

    Pennhurst Asylum

    This week we talk about the history of the infamous Pennhurst Asylum.

    26 min

  3. 21/10/2021

    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

    35 min
  4. North Wales Hospital

    14/10/2021

    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!

    28 min
  5. Magdalene Laundries in Ireland

    07/10/2021

    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)

    27 min
  6. Willowbrook State School

    30/09/2021

    Willowbrook State School

    *Trigger Warning* Join us this week, on our first ever episode, as we explore the dark history of Willowbrook State School!  Sources:  Beatings, Burns and Betrayal: The Willowbrook Scandal’s Legacy - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Autistic History: Willowbrook State School (MASSIVE TRIGGER WARNING) (fierceautie.com) Willowbrook, the institution that shocked a nation into changing its laws | by Matt Reimann | Timeline Willowbrook, the institution that shocked a nation into changing its laws | by Matt Reimann | Timeline

    35 min
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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! Follow us on Instagram at @asylum.stories

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  • Creator
    Hannah
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Hannah
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    Asylum Stories