Mental health affects every individual human and has been a constant conversation since ancient times. This exhibit offers a collection of asylum images, informative videos, evidential legal documents, etc., outlining how discussions on mental health have adapted throughout different eras. With different influencing factors concerning the time period as well as the geographical location, the conversation about mental health differs greatly. By clicking HERE, you can discover how research breakthroughs have altered mental illness treatment. To find information on how social stigma pertaining to mental health has transformed into what it is today, click HERE. For an in-depth look at how legality connects to mentally ill individuals, click HERE.
The use of rhetoric in society allows for new discussions and new perspectives on world issues. Such utilization of rhetoric in terms of mental health should theoretically change the conversation. However, there is still an animosity and stigma towards discussing mental health. Our exhibit intends to transform that conversation. Through our underlying topics of mental health research, stigma, and the law’s perspective on the insanity plea, we expect to elevate the amount of understanding when talking about mental health. Because the viewpoint of discussing mental health has barely changed since ancient times, we desire to make mental health a topic easily discussed in society.
The use of rhetoric in society allows for new discussions and new perspectives on world issues. Such utilization of rhetoric in terms of mental health should theoretically change the conversation. However, there is still an animosity and stigma towards discussing mental health. Our exhibit intends to transform that conversation. Through our underlying topics of mental health research, stigma, and the law’s perspective on the insanity plea, we expect to elevate the amount of understanding when talking about mental health. Because the viewpoint of discussing mental health has barely changed since ancient times, we desire to make mental health a topic easily discussed in society.
Explore The Museum of Mental Health
Learn more about the role of mental health in our modern and past cultures. Understand the research behind and the stigma surrounding various mental illnesses and disorders.
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Expand your knowledge of the insanity plea and it's ever changing definition that influences our nation's justice system.
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Interested in learning more about mental health? Click here to view our artifacts and sources.
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