Quote Originally Posted by Pennylane View Post
Places like Rainhill Asylum have NO place in our society today , the were oppressive imposing digusting places , and should ALL be knocked down .. Society today is still afraid of mental illness , young people with depression are often sent to places like Broad Oak , or Stoddard house .. Here they have to mix with and be with people of every genre , from alcoholism to drug addicts ? Can anyone tell me how this benefits a young depressed person ?
We need better therapy in this country , better drop in facilities .. BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS ...
The contradiction is....many people who stayed there(who are still alive!) are quite complimentary about the place!Though they didn't want to be there,they think it was an acceptable environment,and say they felt protected,ansd safe,as opposed to being shoved into the non-existent community,and left to get on with it!!!