Echoes Extra: Revolution in Mental Healthcare, Athens Lunatic Asylum

Explore the intriguing history of the Athens Lunatic Asylum in this captivating video. From its opening in 1874 to the groundbreaking moral treatment era pioneered by Thomas Story Kirkbride, discover how this asylum aimed to provide a more humane environment for those with mental illness. The video delves into the challenges faced during the mid-1900s, including the controversial practices of Dr. Walter Freeman and the subsequent shift towards community-based treatment. Explore a brief overview of the evolution of mental health care and reflect on the current challenges facing the treatment of mental illness in Ohio.
This video is a video adaption of the feature story in the January/February 2024 issue of Echoes Magazine, Ohio History Connection's members-only bi-monthly publication. To receive your own Echoes magazine and discover other unique Ohio stories, join Ohio History Connection today at www.ohiohistor...