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When I first looked at this picture, I wasn’t quite sure what I was looking at. After a little digging and found out that the picture came from what was then called the “Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland.” (founded in 1910) We haven’t discussed asylum treatment of minorities very much in class, but our conversation today was a lot more about progress and optimism in the field of medicine in the early stages of the asylum, and this picture provides a stark contrast to the conversations we were having. What is hard to shake is how cramped those in the picture look and the fact that many of them are sleeping on the floor. This picture represents the neglect and mistreatment that was present even in an era of reformation. It also leaves me with a sickening feeling of anticipation for our conversations about the care or lack thereof of minorities with mental illness. #HMH #histmental2023 #mentalhealthmatters

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This article talks about how UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett chose to speak about the importance of mental health during his post-fight interview. Paddy emphasizes the importance of speaking out when you are struggling. He mentions how speaking to people about his issues has helped him ‘It’s like a weight being lifted off your shoulders’. This article asserts the importance of checking up on your family and peers, and how mental health issues can affect anybody no matter who you are. #HMH #MentalHealthMatters #histmental2023

I am a senior history major. I am the third person in my family to attend UMW. I have played for the school’s Rugby team since the Fall of 2019 as a walk-on. When I’m not doing readings, I like to draw and spend time with my friends. Some of my other hobbies include basketball, lifting, hiking, and fishing. #HMH

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