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In this video, we explore the dark and complex history of Victorian asylums. During the 19th century, mental health care was in its infancy, and asylums were often seen as places of both hope and horror. Discover the challenges faced by patients, the evolution of psychiatric care, and the legacy of these institutions on modern mental health ...

In this video, produced for Egham Museum as part of its Health, Holloway and Hype season, documentary maker Bill Thisdell explores the history of Holloway Sanatorium and attitudes toward mental health prior to the creation of the Welfare State. Music from Artlist: - High Flight by Michele Nobler - Winds of Change Instrumental Version by ...

Delve into the chilling history of historic mental asylums, where dark nightmares became reality. From barbaric treatments to the rise of psychotropic medication, witness the evolution of mental health care. Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/ Love content? Check ...

Documentary which tells the fascinating and poignant story of the closure of Britain's mental asylums. In the post-war period, 150,000 people were hidden away in 120 of these vast Victorian institutions all across the country. Today, most mental patients live out in the community and the asylums have all but disappeared. Through powerful ...

In this episode, we delve into the shocking history of Bethlem Royal Hospital, infamously known as "Bedlam.” From its beginnings in the 13th century to its transformation over the centuries, Bedlam has witnessed some of the most controversial practices in the treatment of mental illness. Join Kevin Hicks as he explores the history behind one ...

There’s a reason so many horror movies and TV shows are set in abandoned asylums. The Victorian-era asylums, which were intended to treat people struggling with mental illness, were horrifyingly bleak places where patients were treated inhumanely, given old food to eat and even tortured. In an early example of undercover journalism, Nellie ...

Harrowing photos from the 19th century. Also ,"Poor Victorian Children" on this channel.

Step into a haunting chapter of history with these 40 rare photos of life inside Victorian-era asylums. These historical images reveal the harsh realities and conditions faced by patients in a time when mental health treatment was still in its infancy. These vintage photos offer a sobering glimpse into the lives of those forgotten by society. # ...

Explore the haunting history of the Whitecroft Hospital, a former Victorian asylum on the Isle of Wight, known for its eerie ghostly tales and paranormal sightings. Originally built in 1894 to accommodate patients on the island, the hospital has since been converted into luxury flats with a rich historical background. Join us as we uncover the ...

By "The Heretics" for the 2015 HistoryHackathon - http://sites.duke.edu/HistoryHackathon Authors: Likhitha Butchireddygari, Christine Kinyua, Jules Frost, Meagan Stanley. Closed captioning by the Office of Accessible Education at Bates College.

Straitjackets. Sedatives. Bars on the windows. In 1900, patients at mental hospitals in the United States faced inhumane treatment, often because doctors could not identify the cause of their melancholy or mania. Officials at psychiatric hospitals in the 1900s, known at the time as lunatic asylums or insane asylums, locked patients up against ...

We are pleased to collaborate with the Wornall-Majors House Museum in Kansas City on this look into asylum life for women in the early 1900's. Katherine Majors, daughter of Alexander Majors was a patient here at State Lunatic Asylum #2 in St. Joseph, MO and is buried in our patient cemetery. This video is a brief look at what her life in the ...

00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:04:05 England’s First Asylum 00:12:10 Scandal and Reform in England 00:18:39 Grand Ideals, Grim Realities 00:29:06 A "Normal" Day 00:36:45 The Mind That Found Itself 00:39:59 Conditions Inflicted on Asylum Patients 00:45:47 Final Thoughts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com ...

To mark the 25th anniversary of the closure of Leavesden Hospital this short documentary explores its rich history from 1870 to present day. Tracing the evolution of treatment and attitudes towards mental health ‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind - The Leavesden Asylum Story’ looks at some of the asylums patients and the practices of the time, from ...

Today we Look at the History of Bethlem also known as Bedlam Insane Asylum Its many changes of venue, change from asylum to hospital and its influence on western Society....... Learn with Plainly Difficult! Thank you to my Patrons, Youtube Members and Paypal Donors, your support keeps the lights on! THIS WEEKS OUTRO SONG: https://youtu.be/1OT ...

Throughout human history, our understanding of mental illness has evolved, reverted and changed. From seeing mental illness as a supernatural punishment or curse to attempting to treat physiological conditions in order to alleviate illness, our lens of viewing mental illness has changed drastically. In today’s video, we will cover the history ...

Rising like medieval castles against desolate landscapes, early 20th-century mental hospitals were designed to be as imposing as they were isolated. The architectural philosophy behind these institutions, known as the Kirkbride Plan, was developed by psychiatrist Thomas Story Kirkbride in the late 1800s and continued to influence asylum design ...

Produced by the Committee on Arts and Humanities of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP) Part of a planned multi-episode series on the History of Psychiatry Narrated by Kenneth Weiss, MD Music by David Sasso, MD Edited by Donald Fidler, MD Copyright GAP 2020 www.ourgap.org

Britain's High Dependency Psych Ward (Prison Documentary) | Real Stories Since its foundation 150 years ago, Broadmoor Hospital has fascinated the public and the media, but there are many misconceptions about what it does and the patients it is responsible for. Now for the first time it has opened its doors to a TV camera crew, giving ...

In this video, we explore an abandoned asylum in Wales that was built in the 1920s. Despite having little equipment left behind, the architectural details are special, leading us to discuss the contrast between the UK's lunatic treatment of the Victorian period. SUBTITLES AVAILABLE Help support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/Urbandoned ...

October 2020 lecture presentation for the Wayne Historical Society. A short historical review of the history of the County House later known as Eloise.

An unprecedented look at the lives of some of the country's most dangerous and violent offenders. For the first time, cameras are allowed inside Broadmoor, revealing the daily experiences of patients and staff alike. Broadmoor is not just a place for infamous criminals; it houses individuals suffering from severe mental disorders, including ...

Who lived in the hellish poverty of overcrowded hovels called slums of Victorian London? These warrens of dark courts with even darker activities were known as rookeries, because they were so overcrowded. In this video we take a closer look at the inhabitants of these abodes of the poor and unfortunate with a man of the church, as he journeys ...

This documentary tells the fascinating and poignant story of the closure of Britain's mental asylums. In the post-war period, 150,000 people were hidden away in 120 of these vast Victorian institutions all across the country. Today, most mental patients, or service users as they are now called, live out in the community and the asylums have all ...

Learn about insane asylums and their history. Study the Europeans' and Americans' outlook toward mental asylums in the 1800s, and learn about famous mental hospitals.

In today's Urbandoned video, we explore a part-active asylum in the UK. Dating back to the early 1900s, the derelict regions contain rare medical equipment and classic architecture from a century of mistreatment and limited knowledge. SUBTITLES AVAILABLE Powick Hospital Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJU4X60ce30&t=549s Help ...

Exploring old #Victorian #asylums in the #UK offers a captivating journey into history, revealing the societal, medical, and architectural intricacies of the 19th century. These asylums provide a tangible link to a bygone era, allowing us to comprehend the evolving perspectives on mental health and the innovations in treatment. The remarkable ...

!!! WATCH IN HD !!! EPISODE 2 OUT NOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjGa2lwjF9o ARE YOU READY TO VENTURE INTO THE UNKNOWN? Join Tama Stockley. Josh Brennan and Nathan Silva, as they take you Into the Unknown, travelling the most highly active paranormal locations across Australia, to push their limits of fear and experience the hauntings ...

The mental asylum was the historical equivalent of the modern psychiatric hospital. The word asylum came from the earliest (religious) institutions which provided asylum in the sense of refuge to the mentally ill. One of the oldest such institutions that remains today is the Western Mental Health Institute, formally known as the Western State ...

Exploring an abandoned Victorian asylum in Scotland BRIEF HISTORY OF LOCATION: This Hospital opened on July 1st 1866. The asylum was built by the District Lunacy Board to accommodate up to 200 mental health patients, the initial patient roster was 159. Most of the patients’ accommodation lies within the grounds of the Victorian hospital ...

“In my time, women usually had their life stories written for them. But I didn’t like the story I was given, so I wrote a new one.” That’s Nellie Bly, the pen name of Elizabeth Cochrane. The story she wrote—in a newspaper in 1887, and, figuratively, of her life—would change the course of journalism in America. Read more: https://www ...

In the Victorian era, death became a focal point of attention, manifesting in a fascination with mourning paraphernalia and rituals. This psycho-social phenomenon, also known as the "cult of mourning," was a defining characteristic of Victorian England, a period marked by remarkable technological advancements, urbanization, and discoveries ...

This video is comprised of actual reasons behind why people were admitted to the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum between the years of 1864 and 1889. The Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum itself, which was located in Weston, West Virginia, operated from 1864 all the way up until 1994. It would ultimately be renamed the Weston State Hospital and, at ...

This is the story of the chapel built in the late 1880s for and by the patients of the Joint Counties Lunatic Asylum in Carmarthen, Wales. This remarkable and beautiful church was created by the hard work of the patients themselves and is their legacy. Follow me on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/bethenachannel Music: King of Peace by Twin ...

From Asylums to Recovery: The Fight for Civil Rights and Humane Treatment for People with Psychiatric Disorders This documentary is a compelling history of the consumer and survivor/ex-patient movements in the United States from 1960 to the present. It is the incredible story of the ongoing emergence of thousands of people who have been pushed ...

Severalls Psychiatric Hospital opened in 1913. This film footage from 1963 showed the first group home for former patients. This scheme evolved into Phoenix Homes Colchester. The footage was filmed by Anglia News.

Victorian London's asylum for the poor was a cold, desperate place to shelter, where people went only because the workhouse was even worse. Known as the 'Beggar's Hotel,' this was where the hungry and homeless in the 1800s would receive charity of bread and a place to sleep for the night. But, these were coffin-like beds where you had to sleep ...

A video I produced of historical pictures of Yarra Bend Asylum (kew) Melbourne, Aradale Asylum Arrarat and Mayday Hills Asylum Beechworth. This is also a Tribute to all the amazing people patients and staff

Welcome to our journey through time, where we uncover 'Madness & Misery The True Story of Historical Asylums' the dark and often chilling history of asylums and the treatment of mental illness. For centuries, those suffering from mental health issues were subjected to inhumane and deplorable conditions, reflecting society's fear and ...

Also known as the former Weston State Hospital, the construction of the facility began in 1858, the first patients were admitted in 1864, and construction finally concluded in 1881. The facility would go on to operate continuously from 1864 through 1994, remaining open for a total of 130 years. This is its story.

Community backlash to social housing plans for residents with mental health challenges has been described as "NIMBYism" by social services groups, who say it spreads stigma, causes delays and raises costs. Local residents near one project in Torquay say they are not opposed to more social supports, but feel they've not been consulted and are ...

In the 1800s many Psychiatric Hospitals or Insane Asylums were created across the United States of America, Mainland Europe and in other countries of the First World, by 1904 the United States of America had around 250,000 patients in these Psychiatric Hospitals. The Kirkbride Plan was a psychological concept of “moral treatment” of the ...

Resolution time stamp: 20:39 The Bull Street Asylum has a long history spanning centuries. Today it is a rotting building that also served as a landmark for Columbia, South Carolina. If you enjoyed the video and want to know more about the asylum, check out “The South Carolina state hospital: stories from bull street” by William Buchheit ...

Aware Lecture: July 13th 2016 Title: “The History of Mental Healthcare in the early 20th Century” Speaker: Dr Lisa Butterly, Historian and Patient Advocate. Summary: The topics covered range from transport links with mental health institutions to the role of local and national government in mental healthcare in a time of war and revolution.

Originating in 1860 this children's asylum was created in attempts to "cure" ones with mental disabilities. Instead many lawsuits came out exposing the hospital for SEVERE mistreatment. Closing in 1993,an extreme amount of artifacts are left behind. From electronics, X-Rays, to hundreds of child size restraints all over the campus. A very dark ...

In the 1800s, women could be placed in mental institutions simply for not behaving the way society believed they should. Mental diagnoses at the time were simple: you were either deemed a lunatic, a moron, an imbecile, or feeble-minded. Like many others, a woman named Josephine Shaw Lowell believed poor women who lived in almshouses were ...

In the 1800s over 150 Insane Asylums or Psychiatric Hospitals were apparently built across the United States Of America,. So, where did all the adult patients come from that were placed into the Insane Asylums or Psychiatric Hospitals? #asylums #tartaria #orphantrain #history 🪪 Become a Member Of This Channel - https://www.youtube.com ...

This video showcases and analyses works of art made by people suffering from severe mental illness. From schizophrenia to alzheimer's to PTSD, disorders of the mind can affect the way people make art in profound ways. The line between genius and madness is a fine one. HELP SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/ShroudedHand ...

13 asylums. 13 stories. The New Jersey State Lunatic Asylum (1848) The Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane (1848) The State Lunatic Hospital at Taunton (1884) The Illinois State Hospital for the Insane (1851) The Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital (1851) The Mississippi Lunatic Asylum (1855) The Southern Ohio Lunatic Asylum (1855) The ...