Behind Closed Doors: The Dark Side of Mental Health Care

This chapter recounts the harrowing experiences of patients in a mistreated mental institution, revealing the abusive conditions they faced. It contrasts the serious examination of historical mistreatment and the experiences of women in asylums with lighter moments of comedic discussion, including one individual's bizarre tuna-only diet. The narrative culminates in an exploration of a pioneering female journalist’s undercover expose, illuminating both past injustices and the evolution of women's roles in journalism.