“People in the world can never imagine the length of days to those in asylums. They seemed never ending, and we welcomed any event that might give us something to think about as well as talk of.”
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Work
Ten Days in a Mad-House
This book offers a firsthand perspective on the conditions and treatment within a psychiatric facility during the late 18th century, providing insight into the early practices of mental health care. more
Author
Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly was an American journalist and women's advocate, renowned for her pioneering investigative journalism and her advocacy for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is most famous for her 72-day trip around the world, which was inspired by Jules Verne's novel 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. Bly's undercover reporting exposed the harsh realities of institutions such as the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island, leading to significant reforms. She was a pioneer for women in journalism and her work has had a lasting impact on the field. more
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