The Kirkbride Plan
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Transforming the Asylum: The Kirkbride Plan
This chapter discusses the pioneering vision behind the Kirkbride Plan, which reshaped the treatment of mental illness in the 19th century through intentional architectural design and compassionate care. It highlights the evolution of asylums from hopeful, healing environments into overcrowded facilities, reflecting the complexities of patient care and societal challenges. Ultimately, the chapter traces the decline of these institutions and their transformation into symbols of a troubled past in mental health care.
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