Death Panel On Calls to "Reopen the Asylums" w/ Liat Ben-Moshe, Leah Harris and Vesper Moore (10/11/23)
Oct 13, 2023
Liat Ben-Moshe, Leah Harris, and Vesper Moore discuss the increasing calls to "reopen the asylums" and the dark history of psychiatric incarceration. They challenge the nostalgic portrayal of asylums, highlighting the horrific conditions and abuse that occurred. They also explore the racialized and gendered construction of danger and the connection to issues like eugenics and the war on terror. They analyze political statements advocating for reopening asylums and discuss the dangerous generalization of individuals. The chapter also delves into the complexities of homelessness, mental health, and institutionalization, emphasizing the need for community care. Overall, they caution against reopening asylums and stress the importance of centering the perspectives of individuals with mental health conditions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Resurgence of Calls to Reopen Asylums
02:55 • 22min
Reopening Mental Asylums: Nostalgia vs. Reality
25:10 • 24min
Republican Congressman Advocates for Reopening Asylums
49:31 • 2min
Labeling, Criminality, and the Dangerous Generalization of Individuals
51:17 • 18min
Anisugnoceia: Pseudoscience and Gaslighting in Mental Illness
01:08:54 • 5min
The Complexities of Homelessness, Mental Health, and Institutionalization
01:14:23 • 18min
Discussion on Mayor Adams' Mental Health Policy and AOT
01:32:38 • 2min
Carceral Humanism and the Need for Community Care
01:34:39 • 10min
Reopening Asylums and the Panopticon-Like Environment
01:44:23 • 7min
Reflecting on Identity and Speaking Out
01:50:56 • 2min
Calls to Reopen the Asylums: Challenges and Consequences
01:52:47 • 3min