Stories
- Article
Nymphomania and hypersexuality in women and men
The history of nymphomania is closely bound with society's views on women and their sexuality.
- Article
Louis Wain’s cryptic cats
Once famous for his quirky cat illustrations, today Louis Wain is often portrayed as a ‘psychotic’ artist whose illness can be mapped out through his drawings. Here Bryony Benge-Abbott takes a more rounded view.
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The enduring myth of the mad genius
There’s a fine line to tread between creativity and psychosis.
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Tripping for spiritualism and science
Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Straight Talking on NVQs - voluntary care organisations tell their stories
Date: Late 20th centuryReference: SA/MAC/H.5/42Part of: Mental After Care Association- Archives and manuscripts
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25 Bedford Square - staff
Date: mid-late 20th centuryReference: SA/MAC/J.2/14Part of: Mental After Care Association- Archives and manuscripts
Patient Certificates and Notices: Admission dates 1913-1915.
Ticehurst House HospitalDate: early 20th century - mid 20th centuryReference: MS.6336Part of: Ticehurst House Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
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Patient Certificates and Notices: Admission date 1916
Ticehurst House HospitalDate: early 20th century - mid 20th centuryReference: MS.6337/2Part of: Ticehurst House Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
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Patient Certificates and Notices: Admission date 1921
Ticehurst House HospitalDate: early 20th century - mid 20th centuryReference: MS.6339/3Part of: Ticehurst House Hospital