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Stuff You Should Know

Short Stuff: The Sad, Strange Tale of Margaret Schilling

Apr 24, 2024
13:20
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Explore the mysterious tale of Margaret Schilling, a woman whose tragic demise in a mental hospital led to an indelible stain that couldn't be erased. The podcast delves into the eerie legends surrounding her story and the debate over public access to the abandoned room where she was found.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride revolutionized mental health care by advocating for open mental health institutions with ample sunlight.
  • Margaret Schilling's mysterious death left an eerie and lasting impression through her silhouette stain at Athens lunatic asylum.

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The Beginnings of Mental Health Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride revolutionized mental health care by advocating for large hospitals with open grounds to treat the mentally ill instead of confinement. His influential book changed the design of mental health institutions, leading to the creation of grandiose Victorian-style buildings with ample sunlight and open air, such as the Athens lunatic asylum in Ohio.

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