Presentation Date
2-2-2010
Description
The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic was a traveling exhibit that explored the stories of patients from the Willard Psychiatric Center in New York, whose personal belongings were discovered after the institution closed in 1995. The exhibit highlighted the intersection of mental health, poverty, and systemic failures in care. Through a series of public events including panel discussions on homelessness, health equity, and mental health policy, the exhibit aimed to raise awareness and promote dialogue on mental health issues. Curated locally by Laura J. Hall and funded by the New Mexico Humanities Council, it was held at the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education, UNM, in February 2 - March 2, 2010.
Document Type
Poster
Conference/Presentation Location
Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Language
English
Keywords
Mental health, Homelessness, Health equity, Public health, Psychiatric care, Historical exhibits
Disciplines
Health Policy | Medical Humanities | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Public Health
Recommended Citation
Hall, Laura J.. "Traveling Exhibit: The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic." (2010). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hslic-posters-presentations/159
Public Programming Event Schedule
Included in
Health Policy Commons, Medical Humanities Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons, Public Health Commons
Comments
Public Programming Suitcases Event Schedule attached as a supplemental file.