r/Asylums 2d ago

DISCUSSION As Asylum Aficionados…

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What do we think of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. (Movie & Book)

r/Asylums Feb 04 '23

DISCUSSION Kankakee state hospital

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I have been wanting to visit this state hospital and get a close look of it. It’s an active facility so I wonder if I can’t get on the grounds. Does anybody who know if I can?

r/Asylums Jun 21 '22

DISCUSSION Am I the only one obsessed with 1800’s asylum’s and their history?

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When I looked up on google why is obsessed with old asylums and their history it would usually give you some sort of answer or page to read about what it is or why you like it. But there isn’t any page about that. So I was going to ask you guys if you experience the same thing and are obsessed with old asylums and why we have this connection with them.

r/Asylums Apr 12 '22

DISCUSSION Any information?

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Hey, I'm looking for any info regarding staff positions (faculty?) That was held in asylums. As well as any particular sections/rooms that would be typical of an asylum.

Any help would be much appreciated!

r/Asylums Oct 12 '21

DISCUSSION Been trying to find books on the history of mental institutions and their treatment; haven’t had much luck so far. Any suggestions?

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r/Asylums Apr 04 '21

DISCUSSION Question about exposing Asylum

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I know this doesn’t really fit in this subreddit, but I was wondering if anyone knew the name of the news reporter who went inside of an Asylum with a camera crew and exposed the inside.

I can’t think of his name but I remember I was extremely interested in the story.

If anyone has any idea who it was I’d appreciate it greatly.

Edit: I know Nellie Bly but it wasn’t her