WiSE Centre Deputy Director Professor Oonagh Walsh has realised a podcast with a psychiatrist about mental health issues and we are delighted to share the link with you to Northern Minds on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-ed7xe-1359824
The discussion spans from pre-partition Ireland’s early mental health services to the establishment of asylums in the 19th century, including Jonathan Swift’s creation of St. Patrick’s Hospital. The conversation highlights the evolution of psychiatric care amidst societal changes, famine, and legislation such as the 1838 Dangerous Lunatics Act. Key insights include the challenges of overcrowded asylums, the role of community perceptions, and the profound impact of the Irish Famine on mental health care. The episode concludes with reflections on modern psychiatric practices and the ongoing struggle for adequate mental health resources
Please check it out and do share with us and thoughts or comments you may have.
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