Asylum Stories

Something different this week! We talk about the King of lobotomies, Walter Freeman. Apologies about the audio quality, we don't know what went wrong! Enjoy.

This week we talk about the history of the infamous Pennhurst Asylum.

Something different this week! We explore the historical and sometimes barbaric treatments for mental illness. Also, find out what horror game we played this week! (Episode picture is rotation therapy). Sources: The 5 Strangest Treatments for Mental Illness Throughout History - INKspire [https://inkspire.org/post/the-5-strangest-treatments-for-mental-illness-throughout-history/-Kd881HAv2c_6nM0EhEo] Horrifying Psychiatric Treatments from the Age of Reason - CVLT Nation [https://cvltnation.com/horrifying-psychiatric-treatments-from-the-age-of-reason/] 10 Mind-Boggling Psychiatric Treatments | Mental Floss [https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/31489/10-mind-boggling-psychiatric-treatments] Treating Mental Illness During the Regency – Rotation Therapy – Number One London [http://numberonelondon.net/2017/05/treating-mental-illness-during-the-regency-rotation-therapy/] The (Unproven, Deadly) Common Cure for Schizophrenia - JSTOR Daily [https://daily.jstor.org/the-unproven-deadly-common-cure-for-schizophrenia/] 'Heroic therapies' in psychiatry | Science Museum [https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/heroic-therapies-psychiatry#electroconvulsive-shock-therapy-ect]

This week we talk about the history of North Wales Hospital, also known as Denbigh Asylum. We also share our thoughts on a horror game that we played together. This week we played Emily Wants to Play!

Welcome back! It’s episode 2 and this week we discuss the heartbreaking history of the Magdalene Laundries in Ireland. This episode may be difficult for some listeners, therefore, listener discretion is advised.  Sources:  Magdalene Laundries: Survivor stories - BBC News About the Magdalene Laundries – Justice for Magdalene’s Research (jfmresearch.com) Magdalene Laundries in Ireland - Wikipedia MAGOHP73_Kathleen-R_ANON.pdf (jfmresearch.com) 'I wasn't even 15' - A Magdalene survivor's story (rte.ie)