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Back to EpisodesEp. 10: Dorothea Dix and the Founding of the New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum
Episode 10
Published 3 years, 2 months ago
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Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) was a fierce advocate for the humane treatment of the mentally ill. Her dedication to visiting jails, prisons, and madhouses to document their deplorable conditions led to some of the most dramatic asylum reforms around the world. Learn about how this seemingly-fearless woman took on the patriarchical government to start the first Kirkbride style hospital that focused on treating patients with dignity.