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Mental patients

Women mental patients at the hospital of Sainte-Anne, Paris

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1871 Anne Health Insanity Institution Mental Patient Patients Sainte Sanitorium

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in the history of mental health care, taken at the Hospital of Sainte-Anne in Paris during the late 19th century. Established in 1854, the Hospital of Sainte-Anne was one of the first institutions in Europe dedicated to the treatment of mental illnesses. At the time, the understanding of mental health and the care of the mentally ill were vastly different from what they are today. The women in this image, dressed in simple, shapeless gowns, are seen gathered in a courtyard, some sitting on benches, others standing or leaning against the walls. Their expressions are varied, some seem lost in thought, others appear resigned or even hopeful. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the women seemingly removed from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The Hospital of Sainte-Anne was renowned for its innovative approaches to mental health care, including the use of occupational therapy, music therapy, and hydrotherapy. Patients were encouraged to engage in activities that would help them regain a sense of purpose and normalcy, such as gardening, sewing, and cooking. This photograph provides a glimpse into a bygone era, offering a poignant reminder of the compassionate care that was provided to mental patients during a time when stigma and misunderstanding were rampant. The Hospital of Sainte-Anne paved the way for the development of modern mental health institutions and the recognition of mental illness as a legitimate medical condition deserving of care and attention.

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