HISTORY: The History of Asylums Part 2

The Huntington State Hospital and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, are two historic mental health institutions located in West Virginia, USA. These institutions have a controversial history, with reports of patient mistreatment and inhumane conditions, including overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, physical abuse, forced sterilization, and experimentation. Despite these dark aspects, both institutions have also played an important role in the development of mental health care, with Huntington State Hospital is known for its experimental approaches to treatment and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum now a tourist attraction and National Historic Landmark. Join us as we explore the history of these two institutions.

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