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Explore NYC's Psychiatric History on Unique Walking Tour

4/5/2025

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Discover the intriguing "Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour," where you'll traverse Manhattan's Upper East Side and uncover the fascinating evolution of psychiatry. From the origins in Central Europe to the notorious madhouses and the Sackler family's influence on "valiumania," this tour reveals pivotal psychiatric landmarks along the East River and the birthplace of American psychoanalysis.

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Discover the intriguing "Psychiatric History of New York Walking Tour," where you'll traverse Manhattan's Upper East Side and uncover the fascinating evolution of psychiatry. From the origins in Central Europe to the notorious madhouses and the Sackler family's influence on "valiumania," this tour reveals pivotal psychiatric landmarks along the East River and the birthplace of American psychoanalysis.