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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

By: 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.© 2025 Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health True Crime World
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  • Ep. 98: History of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Part 1 (1858-1893)

    Ep. 98: History of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Part 1 (1858-1893)
    Dec 9 2025

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    This week we start a series on Sarah's "holy grail" asylum! Learn about why it took 23 years for the asylum to be built and who was involved in the labor. Find out how the hospital took on an additional role in the history of the American Civil War. And discover why there was such a high turnover of superintendents in the early days of asylum life.

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    37 mins
  • Ep. 97: Interview with Jacqui Sanders

    Ep. 97: Interview with Jacqui Sanders
    Oct 28 2025

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    This week I interview historian Jacqui Sanders to discuss her study of the children and women of Aradale Mental Hospital in Australia and the release of her new book, Form of Insanity. Find out how Jacqui got drawn to Aradale and to the tragic stories she outlines in her book -- and find out what projects she has lined up next!

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    53 mins
  • Ep. 96: History of the Fernald State School (1950-2014)

    Ep. 96: History of the Fernald State School (1950-2014)
    Sep 29 2025

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    This week's episode examines the final decades of the Fernald State School. Find out about the pivotal moment in Ward 22 that forever changed the school. Learn about the fate of the Science Club members. And discover how the "research" of the past was unearthed.

    Main sources for this episode include the annual reports from the Fernald School, as well as the book The State Boys Rebellion by Michael D'Antonio. All other sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

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    35 mins
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