Episode 112: Torture as Treatment? A Look Into Asylums' "Healing" Methods
Enter the dark halls of forgotten asylums, where so-called “treatments” often became nightmares. This week, we’re peeling back the history of lobotomies, hydrotherapy, cold pack restraints, insulin shock therapy, trepanation, malariotherapy, and forced asylum labor. Once hailed as breakthroughs in mental health care, these disturbing practices left thousands traumatized, exploited, or worse. From ice-pick lobotomies to malaria-induced fevers, we’re uncovering the chilling truth of psychiatric treatments that blurred the line between science and horror. Step into the shadows with us—if you dare. Want To Check Out More Wading Into The Void? Check Out Our Website! Join Our Discord! Check Out Our Merch!
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Enter the dark halls of forgotten asylums, where so-called “treatments” often became nightmares. This week, we’re peeling back the history of lobotomies, hydrotherapy, cold pack restraints, insulin shock therapy, trepanation, malariotherapy, and forced asylum labor. Once hailed as breakthroughs in mental health care, these disturbing practices left thousands traumatized, exploited, or worse. From ice-pick lobotomies to malaria-induced fevers, we’re uncovering the chilling truth of psychiatric tr...