Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum (pronounced: bloo-ming-dale in-sane a-sy-lum) was a private hospital for the care of the mentally ill that was founded in 1821. The name "Bloomingdale" is derived from the Dutch word "Bloemendaal," meaning "valley of flowers."
History
The New York Hospital purchased a large plot of land in what is now the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan in 1821. The land was used to establish the Bloomingdale Insane Asylum, which was one of the first modern psychiatric hospitals in the United States. The asylum was designed to provide humane treatment for patients with mental illnesses, a significant departure from the often brutal conditions of earlier institutions.
Treatment
Treatment at the Bloomingdale Insane Asylum was based on the principles of moral therapy, a revolutionary approach to mental health care that emphasized the importance of a calm, comfortable environment and respectful, compassionate treatment of patients. The asylum's facilities included spacious grounds, comfortable accommodations, and a variety of recreational activities.
Legacy
The Bloomingdale Insane Asylum closed in 1889, and the land was sold to Columbia University. The asylum's approach to treatment had a significant influence on the development of modern psychiatric care, and its legacy can be seen in the humane, patient-centered approach that characterizes much of today's mental health care.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
- Wikipedia's article - Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
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