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In Unethical Treatments in Psychology: Line Between Treatment and Torture, Patricia Lubeck exposes the disturbing history of psychological practices that have crossed the line from therapy to harm. Through a gripping exploration of real-life cases, Lubeck reveals how…

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The Overlooked Mental Health Crisis Mental health struggles are everywhere, but some battles remain hidden in plain sight. Patricia Lubeck’s latest blog post exposes a crisis that too many people endure in silence. From trauma to resilience, she dives deep into the challenges many face but…

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Horrors Of An Asylum: The History and Evolution of Asylums by Patricia Lubeck – A Chilling Look at the Past If you’ve ever been curious (or horrified) about the history of mental asylums, you need to check out Horrors Of An Asylum: The History and Evolution of Asylums by Patricia Lubeck. This deep dive into the dark, often cruel history of psychiatric institutions exposes the terrifying conditions patients endured, from inhumane treatments to…

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Patricia Lubeck’s Challenges of Living With Mental Illness: Facing Obscurity offers an insightful exploration into the daily hurdles that people with mental illness face. From societal stigma and discrimination to the difficulty of maintaining positive routines, Lubeck addresses the complexities that add strain to their lives. She highlights how obstacles like limited opportunities…

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Were asylums a place of healing or a house of horrors? In The Dual Reality of Asylums: A Sanctuary or a Prison? by Patricia Lubeck, we explore the complex history of mental institutions—once seen as havens for the mentally ill, yet often turning into places of abuse, neglect, and suffering. This blog uncovers the stark contrast between their intended purpose and the…

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Religion and mental illness have a complex, often misunderstood relationship, shaped by centuries of history and evolving perspectives. While mental health institutions and religious authorities once clashed, sometimes causing harm through outdated beliefs and practices, faith has also offered comfort and resilience to many. Historically, mental illness was often viewed through a supernatural lens, attributing symptoms to demonic influence or moral failings…

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The human mind is as fascinating as it is mysterious, and Patricia Lubeck’s Top 12 Rarest Mental Disorders: Behind the Asylum Walls takes you on a chilling journey through its most peculiar corners. From boanthropy, where individuals believe they are cows…

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Explore the chilling and tragic histories of the world’s most haunted insane asylums in our latest blog post, Haunted Insane Asylums Worldwide: Behind the Asylum Walls. Discover the dark secrets behind the imposing walls of places like the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in the USA and Ararat Lunatic Asylum in Australia…

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The Medieval period was a time when the line between medical treatments and torture was often blurred. Limited understanding of the human body and diseases led to the use of bizarre and painful methods that are now considered barbaric…

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The history of asylums is a chilling reminder of how little was understood about mental illness in the past. Originally intended as places of refuge and care, asylums often became centers of unimaginable suffering. Treatments blurred the line between care and torture, with practices rooted in superstition, ignorance, and misguided science. Bloodletting, an ancient procedure to “balance humors,” left patients weakened and vulnerable. Hydrotherapy, initially promising, subjected individuals to extreme and often dangerous water treatments…