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Psychiatric Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Haunting History Institutions

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Mind power, conceptual image

Mind power, conceptual image

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Mind control, conceptual artwork

Mind control, conceptual artwork
MODEL RELEASED. Mind control, conceptual artwork

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Unconscious mind, conceptual artwork

Unconscious mind, conceptual artwork. It is estimated that around 10 percent of mental activity is conscious thought, with the remaining 90 percent the unconscious mind

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Psychiatric drug, conceptual artwork C013 / 9514

Psychiatric drug, conceptual artwork C013 / 9514
Psychiatric drug. Conceptual artwork of a drug capsule representing the use of drugs to treat psychiatric conditions

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Stress, conceptual artwork C013 / 9470

Stress, conceptual artwork C013 / 9470
Stress. Conceptual artwork of a depiction of the word stress breaking up into pieces against a red background. This represents the collective term for the psychological condition that is caused by

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Mental disorder, conceptual artwork

Mental disorder, conceptual artwork
Mental disorder. Conceptual artwork showing unwelcome involuntary thoughts (red arrows) invading a persons mind, together with images or unpleasant ideas (top) that may become obsessions

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Anorexia, conceptual artwork

Anorexia, conceptual artwork
Anorexia. Conceptual artwork of a stylised figure looking at its distorted reflection in a full-length mirror. This represents the distorted perceptions thought to be one cause of body image issues

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Art therapy, conceptual artwork

Art therapy, conceptual artwork
Art therapy. Conceptual artwork of a cartoon-style human head in profile, with an artists palette in place of the brain. This represents the beneficial effects that art therapy can have on a patients

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Fear of flying, conceptual artwork

Fear of flying, conceptual artwork
Fear of flying. Conceptual artwork of the silhouette of an aeroplane over the anxious face of woman who is terrified of flying in aeroplanes

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Alcoholic depression, conceptual artwork

Alcoholic depression, conceptual artwork
Alcoholic depression. Conceptual artwork of the face of a depressed woman with the chemical structure of alcohol (ethanol) over her mouth

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Isaac Ray, US psychiatrist C014 / 0124

Isaac Ray, US psychiatrist C014 / 0124
Isaac Ray (1807-1881), US psychiatrist. Ray specialised in insanity and its applications in forensic psychiatry. This discipline, of which he was one of the founders

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Post-traumatic stress disorder, concept C013 / 4702

Post-traumatic stress disorder, concept C013 / 4702
Post-traumatic stress disorder, conceptual image. Computer artwork of bullets arranged to spell out PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: PINEL, Philippe (1745-1826). French psychiatrist

PINEL, Philippe (1745-1826). French psychiatrist. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Roehampton Priory, Surrey

Roehampton Priory, Surrey
Roehampton Priory, then in Surrey, but now a psychiatric hospital in south west London. Date: 1846

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Mental illness, conceptual artwork

Mental illness, conceptual artwork
Mental illness. Conceptual computer artwork of multiple warped heads, which may represent psychosis or a similar mental illness

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Psychological identity

Psychological identity. Conceptual computer artwork of a headless person and two psychology books. One of the most fundamental psychological and philosophical concepts is that of the self

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Daniel Tuke, English psychiatrist

Daniel Tuke, English psychiatrist
Daniel Tuke. 19th Century portrait of the English physician and expert on mental illness Dr. Daniel Hack Tuke (1827-1895), giving evidence during what became known as the Windham Trial

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: W. F. Windham, English aristocrat

W. F. Windham, English aristocrat
W.F. Windham. 19th Century portrait of the English aristocrat W.F. Windham, during what became known as the Windham Trial

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Gender identity, conceptual artwork

Gender identity, conceptual artwork
Gender identity, conceptual computer artwork

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Neurological drug treatment, artwork

Neurological drug treatment, artwork
Neurological drug treatment, conceptual image. Computer artwork representing the use of drugs that affect neural networks by altering the transmission of neurotransmitters across synapses (blue)

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Forbes Winslow, English psychiatrist

Forbes Winslow, English psychiatrist
Forbes Winslow. 19th Century portrait of the English psychiatrist Dr. Forbes Winslow, giving evidence during what became known as the Windham Trial

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Voyeurism, conceptual artwork

Voyeurism, conceptual artwork
Voyeurism. Conceptual artwork of a female eye looking through a heart-shaped hole. This represents a stalker or voyeur, who is spying through a hole in a wall or door

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Medical purging, satirical artwork

Medical purging, satirical artwork
Medical purging. Satirical artwork showing a physician (in robes) and his assistant purging patients. Follies and fantasies are purged in a cloud (upper right) using an oven to bake the head

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork

The Hypochondriac, satirical artwork
The Hypochondriac. Satirical artwork showing a female patient (centre) suffering from hypochondria, a mental condition where a patient over-reacts to physical symptoms that may be harmless

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Identity, conceptual artwork

Identity, conceptual artwork
Identity. Conceptual artwork of a man looking in a mirror, with a question mark symbol representing issues of identity. These could include self-identity

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Fearful eyes, artwork

Fearful eyes, artwork
Fearful eyes. Artwork of human eyes displaying emotions such as fear, worry, confusion or anxiety

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Tourettes treatment, X-ray

Tourettes treatment, X-ray
Tourettes treatment, coloured X-ray. Profile view of the skull of a 25-year-old man with Tourettes syndrome, showing electrodes implanted in his brain

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Vertigo, conceptual artwork

Vertigo, conceptual artwork
Vertigo. Conceptual artwork of a man losing his balance on a stepladder, with yellow lines and stars representing vertigo or dizziness

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Female identity, conceptual image

Female identity, conceptual image

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Hypnosis demonstration, 19th century

Hypnosis demonstration, 19th century
Hypnosis demonstration. 19th-century artwork of a hypnotist inducing hypnosis in a woman on a stage in front of a watching audience

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: J-P. Durand, French philosopher

J-P. Durand, French philosopher
Joseph-Pierre Durand (1826-1900), French philosopher and early hypnotist. Durand was part of the early work on hypnosis in France

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Bethlem Hospital, 18th century

Bethlem Hospital, 18th century
Bethlem Hospital. 18th century engraving of Bethlem Hospital at Moorfields, London. The first Bethlem Hospital was founded in the 14th century

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Chlorpromazine

Chlorpromazine, ball and stick molecular model. Chlorpromazine is also known as chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CPZ), Thorazine in the US and as Largactil in Europe

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Brain function, conceptual

Brain function, conceptual image

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Mephedrone molecule

Mephedrone molecule. Molecular model showing the structure of the stimulant Mephedrone. Atoms are represented by spheres (carbon: light blue, nitrogen: dark blue, oxygen: orange, hydrogen: green)

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Methylene blue, molecular model

Methylene blue, molecular model. Atoms are represented by spheres (carbon: light blue, nitrogen: dark blue, sulphur: yellow, hydrogen: mustard) with the bonds between them as bars

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: District Asylum, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland

District Asylum, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland
A view of the District Lunatic Asylum at Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Horton Asylum, Epsom, Surrey

Horton Asylum, Epsom, Surrey
The entrance to Horton Asylum at Epsom, Surrey. Three children stand outside the gates, one holding flowers. The hospital opened in 1899 as Londons seventh county asylum

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Infirmary airing ground, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk

Infirmary airing ground, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
The infirmary airing ground at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: City of London Lunatic Asylum, Stone, Dartford, Kent

City of London Lunatic Asylum, Stone, Dartford, Kent
The City of London Lunatic Asylum for pauper lunatics was established in 1862 on Cotton Lane at Stone near Dartford, Kent

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: West Sussex County Asylum, Chichester

West Sussex County Asylum, Chichester
The approach to the West Sussex County Asylum, opened in 1897 on College lane, Summersdale, Chichester. It later became known as Graylingwell Hospital

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Leavesden Asylum, Hertfordshire

Leavesden Asylum, Hertfordshire
Male attendants in a ward at the Asylum for Imbeciles opened in 1870 at Leavesden near Abbots Langley in Hertfordshire. The Asylum, with its twin at Caterham

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Myland Asylum, Colchester, Essex

Myland Asylum, Colchester, Essex
Myland Asylum, Colchester, also known as the Second Essex County Asylum and Severalls Mental Hospital, opened in 1913

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, Wales

Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, Wales
Aerial view of the Joint Counties Asylum, Carmarthen, Wales, erected in 1865 as the Carmarthen, Cardigan and Pembroke County Asylum

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: East Sussex County Asylum, Hellingly, near Hailsham

East Sussex County Asylum, Hellingly, near Hailsham
The East Sussex County Asylum opened in 1903 at Hellingly, near Hailsham. It later became known as the East Sussex County Mental Hospital and then as Hellingly Hospital

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Recreation Hall, Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey

Recreation Hall, Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey
Interior of the recreation hall at the Horton War Hospital, Epsom, Surrey, opened in 1899 as Horton Asylum - Londons seventh county asylum

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Mattress Making, Darenth Training Colony, Kent

Mattress Making, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Mattress making at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Background imagePsychiatric Collection: Dispensary, Napsbury War Hospital, Hertfordshire

Dispensary, Napsbury War Hospital, Hertfordshire
Scene in the Dispensary of Napsbury War Hospital, which operated during the First World War at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St




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"Exploring the Haunting History Institutions: From Warwick County Mental Hospital to Highwood Hospital" Step into a world shrouded in mystery and intrigue as we delve into the chilling history institutions. These once imposing structures, such as Warwick County Mental Hospital in Hatton, Warwickshire, and North Wales Lunatic Asylum in Denbigh, North Wales, hold tales that send shivers down your spine. Asylum Lodge in Devizes, Wiltshire, stands as a haunting reminder of the past. Its walls whisper stories of patients who were confined within its confines for reasons unknown. Banstead Asylum in Surrey and Stone Asylum in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire are no different - their eerie presence lingers long after they closed their doors. Derby County Mental Hospital in Mickleover, Derbyshire witnessed countless struggles against mental illness. Exminster Asylum in Devon served as a sanctuary for those deemed unfit by society's standards. Barming Asylum in Maidstone, Kent held secrets that still remain hidden within its decaying corridors. Norfolk County Lunatic Asylum situated amidst Thorpe's tranquil surroundings tells tales of both hope and despair. Meanwhile Carmarthen County Lunatic Asylum stands tall as an emblem of South Wales' tumultuous past. Across borders lies Union Workhouse located Cootehill, County Cavan Ireland; it serves not only as an asylum but also reminds us of societal attitudes towards mental health during that era. Lastly, Highwood Hospital nestled amidst Brentwood's serene landscapes offers glimpses into how perceptions surrounding psychiatric care have evolved over time. These institutions bear witness to the struggles faced by individuals grappling with mental health issues throughout history. They serve as reminders that compassion and understanding should be at the forefront when addressing these challenges today. Let us remember the stories etched within these walls – stories waiting to be heard and understood – so that we may continue progressing towards a future where mental health is treated with the care and respect it deserves.