The Psychiatric History of New York Tour (Upper East Side)

Explore the history of psychiatry in New York on a walking tour of the Upper East Side, tracing its evolution from early asylums to modern approaches to mental health. Along the way, discover the doctors, institutions, and ideas that shaped the field, from the rise of psychoanalysis to the influence of pharmaceutical culture. Set against the streets where it all unfolded, the tour reveals how changing attitudes toward mental illness left a lasting mark on both medicine and the city itself.

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Carl Schurz Park, East End Avenue, New York, NY, USA, United States

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