Willard State Hospital Special Therapies Report
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series documents the use of a variety of therapies and the number of patients receiving therapies each month at Willard State Hospital. Some reports are categorized by ward; some list patients by name; some categorize information by gender of patient. Types of therapies include tranquilizing drugs, convulsive therapy, insulin therapy, and psychotherapy. Extensive lists of tranquilizing drugs are given.
Title
- Willard State Hospital special therapies report
Quantity
- 1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1817
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
These reports document the use of a variety of therapies and the number of patients receiving the therapies each month. Some reports are further categorized by ward, and some reports list patients by name. Some reports categorize information by sex of patient. Types of therapies are given as somatic therapies including tranquilizing drugs, convulsive therapy, and insulin therapy; psychotherapy; and others. Extensive lists of tranquilizing drugs are given.
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Mentally ill--Care--New York (State)
- Mental illness--Treatment--New York (State)
- Mental health facilities--New York (State)
- Psychiatric hospital patients--New York (State)