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Ep. 31: The History of Denbigh Asylum, Part 2

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Episode 31 discusses the history of Denbigh Asylum (later North Wales Hospital) from 1905 to 1945. Learn about "shell shock," psychia…

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Ep. 30: The History of Denbigh Asylum, Part 1

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Episode 30 is the first part of the history of Denbigh Asylum (later known as the North Wales Hospital) in Denbighshire, Wales, UK, f…

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Ep. 29: Legends and Lore of Willard State Hospital

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Episode 29 discusses the ghost stories and paranormal experiences that people have reported at Willard State Hospital. Find out about…

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Ep. 28: The People of Willard State Hospital (Rodrigo Lagon & Ethel Smalls)

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Episode 28 discusses the lives and hospitalizations of Rodrigo Lagon, an immigrant from a wealthy Filipino family, and Ethel Smalls, …

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Ep. 27: The People of Willard State Hospital (Margaret Dunleavy)

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Episode 27 discusses the life of Margaret Dunleavy, a Scottish immigrant to the United States and nurse, who later became a long-time…

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Ep. 26: The People of Willard State Hospital (Lawrence Marek)

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Episode 26 discusses the treasure found in the attic after Willard Psychiatric Center closed in 1995. Find out what researchers disco…

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Ep. 25: History of Willard State Hospital, Part 2 (1905-1995)

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This episode outlines the history of Willard State Hospital, from approximately 1905 until its closure in 1995. Learn about the treat…

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Ep. 24: History of Willard State Hospital, Part 1 (1869-1904)

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Episode 24 begins the history of Willard State Hospital, originally The Willard Asylum for the Chronically Insane. Learn about the tr…

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Ep. 23: Race and Mental Illness at Ionia State Hospital

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This final episode on Ionia State Hospital traces the history of mental health treatment for Black folx in the U.S., starting around …

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Ep. 22: The People of Ionia State Hospital (Caesar Williams)

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Episode 22 discusses the life, incarceration, and hospitalization of "Caesar Williams," a Black man originally from California who en…

2 years, 11 months ago

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