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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

著者： Dr. Sarah Gallup
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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 worked behind the walls.© 2026 Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals ノンフィクション犯罪 世界 心理学 心理学・心の健康 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Ep. 101: McLean Psychiatric Hospital, Part 1 (1818-1896)

    Ep. 101: McLean Psychiatric Hospital, Part 1 (1818-1896)
    2026/05/11

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    This week's episode looks at the early years of McLean Psychiatric Hospital, originally called the Charlestown Asylum and Somerville Asylum. Find out what caused a delay in the funding and building of the asylum, as well as who was part of the original board of trustees. Learn about the man whose namesake has become synonymous with the history of the hospital. And discover how McLean Hospital became known as a treatment facility for the wealthy.

    My main sources include the book Gracefully Insane by Alex Beam and a presentation by archivist Terry Bragg. All other sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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    26 分
  • Ep. 100: History of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Part 3 (1940-2026)

    Ep. 100: History of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Part 3 (1940-2026)
    2026/01/20

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    IT'S MY 100th EPISODE!!! This week we wrap up the history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and find out which treatment was used over a two-week period in an attempt to discharge patients quickly from the hospital. Discover how nine patients from the criminally insane ward escaped. And learn about how the asylum came back to life after it closed its doors in 1994.

    My main source is The Haunted History of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum by Sherri Brake. All other sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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    35 分
  • Ep. 99: History of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (1893-1940)

    Ep. 99: History of Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (1893-1940)
    2025/12/30

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    This week we look at the expansion of the asylum around the turn of the 20th century. Find out what types of treatment were used, learn what unusual (and sad) reasons got people committed to the asylum, and discover who was setting a series of dangerous fires. Learn more about influenza and tuberculosis treatment at the hospital, as well.

    The main source for this episode is the book The Haunted History of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum by Sherri Brake.

    Support the show on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/behindthewallspodcast

    Support the show on Beacons: https://beacons.ai/behindthewallspodcast

    Follow the show on Instagram: @behindthewallspod

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    37 分
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