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The story of Lisa in the freedom section really stood out to me. Specifically when she runs away and they cut her nails and took her belt. While these can be seen as safety hazards it makes me wonder, How dehumanization plays into treat of the mentally ill? - Darian James
One thing that Kaysen mentions is how they had to earn more freedom. Whether that be more time between checks or being aloud out of the asylum. Is this an effective way to help these patients' behaviors?- Darian James
1. Kaysen is ultimately able to transition out of the hospital because she got engaged; how is the role that men play in the institutionalization of women similar to and different from the older accounts of women we've read? - Morgan
2. Kaysen included a number of letters written to aid in her transition out of the hospital, including one to a telephone company to help her stay in contact and one confirming that she should be able to drive a car. How do the specific circumstances in which the hospital aids its patients in transitioning show the views on mental health and those hospitalized outside of the hospital? - Morgan