Ep. 102: McLean Psychiatric Hospital, Part 2 (1896-1906)

2026-06-15

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Send us Fan MailThis week's episode focuses on the history of McLean Psychiatric Hospital around the turn of the 20th century. In particular, we examine the life of one patient, Stanley McCormick, and his journey to McLean, the time he spent there, and his life afterward.My sources for this episode include the book Gracefully Insane by Alex Beam and annual reports from McLean Hospital.Support the show on Beacons: https://beacons.ai/behindthewallspodcastSupport the show on Patreon:...

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This week's episode focuses on the history of McLean Psychiatric Hospital around the turn of the 20th century. In particular, we examine the life of one patient, Stanley McCormick, and his journey to McLean, the time he spent there, and his life afterward.

My sources for this episode include the book Gracefully Insane by Alex Beam and annual reports from McLean Hospital.

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