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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Ep. 70: People of Goodna Mental Hospital, Part 1 (Jean/Erin)

September 15, 2024 • Dr. Sarah Gallup • Episode 70

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This week's episode tells the story of Jean, who later went by Erin, and her experience at multiple adolescent treatment facilities in Queensland, including Goodna/Wolston Park Mental Hospital. She also discusses the lasting effects her childhood had on her life.

Trigger warnings for this episode include mention of sexual abuse, physical abuse, psychological abuse, drug abuse, and death by suicide.

The primary source for this episode is the book Goodna Girls by Adele Chynoweth.

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