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⭐ Embark on an analytical stroll through the evolution of psychiatry in NYC. This tour delves into the history of mental health care, from its European roots to the psychoanalytic explosion in Manhattan, exploring key sites that shaped the field
Highlights
🧠 Discover the journey of psychiatry from Europe to America
🏥 Learn about the infamous “madhouses” of New York City
💡 Explore the psychoanalytic revolution that took place in Manhattan
💊 Hear about the Sackler family’s influence during the rise of “valiumania"
🌆 Peer at the psychiatric islands of the East River and the first American psychoanalytic society
🏠 Visit the offices, mansions, and townhouses tied to medical research and Freudian relations
General Info
📅 Date: Choose in ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: 87th St and East End Ave entrance to Carl Schurz Park, New York, NY 10128.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👤 Intended for adults, children and teenagers can attend with parental discretion.
Description
The Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour takes you through the pivotal sites that shaped the field of psychiatry in Manhattan. From the early “madhouses” to the rise of Freudian theories and the Sackler family's controversial role, explore the evolution of mental health care that has impacted New York and the world.
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