Dr. Sarah Gallup

Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

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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.

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Dr. Sarah Gallup

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Ep. 2 - Oregon State Hospital: History and Treatments (Part 2) 02.01.2023 47:41

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 covers the second part of the history and treatments of Oregon State Hospital (approximately 1955-2022). Learn about the influence of different superintendents, as well as the hospital's role in a multiple Academy Award-winning film. My primary source was _Inside Oregon State Hospital_ by Diane L. Goeres-Gardner. Other sources included the documentaries "Comple...

Ep. 1: Oregon State Hospital - History and Treatment (Part 1) 01.01.2023 35:55

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Part 1 (of 2) of the history of and treatments at Oregon State Hospital (approximately 1843 - 1955). Learn about the precedent-setting case that propelled the Oregon Territory to consider treatment for the criminally insane and the truly horrifying treatment that followed in the 20th century. A heavily used source in this episode is the book _Inside Oregon St...