Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

By Dr. Sarah GallupHealth & FitnessMental HealthTrue CrimeHistory
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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals episodes

  • Ep. 2 - Oregon State Hospital: History and Treatments (Part 2)

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    Episode 2 covers the second part of the history and treatments of Oregon State Hospital (approximately 1955-2022). Learn about the influence of different superintendents, as well as the hospital's role in a multiple Academy Award-winning film.

    My primary source was _Inside Oregon State Hospital_ by Diane L. Goeres-Gardner. Other sources included the documentaries "Completely Cuckoo" and "Behind the Scenes: The Story of Cult Films: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."

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    48 min
  • Ep. 1: Oregon State Hospital - History and Treatment (Part 1)

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    This episode features Part 1 (of 2) of the history of and treatments at Oregon State Hospital (approximately 1843 - 1955). Learn about the precedent-setting case that propelled the Oregon Territory to consider treatment for the criminally insane and the truly horrifying treatment that followed in the 20th century.

    A heavily used source in this episode is the book _Inside Oregon State Hospital_ by Diane L. Goeres-Gardner.

    Cover image (temporary) by Christopher Payne.

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    36 min

About Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

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This podcast examines the history of now-defunct or abandoned psychiatric hospitals. Listen every week to learn about the history of mental health care and the true stories of the people who lived and…