Central State Hospital, originally known as the Central Lunatic Asylum, was the first all-black psychiatric hospital in Virginia. While the facilities were ahead of their time, lack of funds led to understaffing and overcrowding. This led to mistreatment of patients and a huge scandal uncovered in the 1980s. Join Eliza as she dives into the murky history of this once noble institution. For more be sure to visit lightsonpod.com and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show.

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