A padded cell or seclusion room is a controversial enclosure used in a psychiatric hospital or a special education setting in a private or public school, in which there are cushions lining the walls and sometimes has a cushioned floor as well.

In this episode we explore the children’s ward of an abandoned psychiatric center. Follow along with us as we find padded rooms and more among these deserted...

May 10, 2023 · Abandoned mental institutions that still have padded cells provide a unique glimpse into the past of mental health treatment. While exploring these spaces is a fascinating experience, it’s important to remember that these rooms are typically off-limits for safety reasons.

As infamous as the Asylums themselves, the Padded Cell was an essential piece of equipment within the wards. They were a special room and it was not intended that patients were housed in them for long periods of time; it was used so that patients did not harm themselves when suffering from an epileptic or psychotic episode.

Here are 18 places where you can explore the ghosts of psychiatric history. An abandoned asylum where patients have been forgotten but their possessions remain. The abandoned …

Oct 25, 2024 · Journey with us into the eerie depths of the abandoned psych ward at the Indiana State Sanatorium. This massive building, once a hub for mental health treatment, now stands silent and...

The exploration led to discovering a sealed room that was likely a morgue, with remnants like a drain and a white-painted wall. Moving to the H-shaped building, they found a dental chair and x-ray machine in storage, indicating a shift from a dental office to storage space.

Oct 13, 2017 · Now let’s take a look at a couple of abandoned psychiatric hospitals in America and the horrors took place within their walls. In 1896, Essex County Asylum for the Insane was …

Sep 18, 2024 · A century ago, such places were designed to be beautiful, yet massively imposing structures constructed with tall ceilings, and large windows to provide natural light and fresh air. During the mid-19th century, these sprawling architectural designs were thought to be the height of mental healthcare.

May 16, 2023 · Once inside a psychiatric ward, you will likely notice the eerie atmosphere right away. The halls are quiet and dimly lit, with peeling paint on the walls and rusted metal doors lining each room. The smell of decay may also be present due to years of neglect.