29 Jan 2024
45m

Inside A Jim Crow-Era Asylum

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Fresh Air

This podcast episode delves into the complex history of mental health and race in the United States, exploring the legacy of segregation and discrimination in mental health care and the far-reaching impact of trauma across generations. Drawing on the experiences of Crownsville, one of the last segregated asylums in the nation, the episode highlights the urgent need for a new vision of community and mental health care, one that prioritizes compassion, support, and recovery.

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