This horrific institution aimed at helping the mentally ill has a very sinister past. From questionable medical procedures to unbearable isolation, the stories that unfold are both unsettling and tragic. Join Sav and Bree as they dive into the chilling past of this institution, where the line between treatment and torment blurred, leaving lasting scars on those who passed through its doors.

TRIGGER WARNING - violence, rape, sexual harassment, suicide, torture, murder, death, gruesome medical procedures.

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