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Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. King Davis on Preserving the History of Central State Hospital

Mental Health Pathfinders: Dr. King Davis on Preserving the History of Central State Hospital

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In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, Erin Connors speaks with Dr. King Davis about the historical significance of Central State Hospital, the first institution in the U.S. dedicated to the care of black patients. Dr. Davis discusses the challenges faced in preserving the hospital's history, the impact of racial segregation on mental health care, and the evolving understanding of race and mental illness. He emphasizes the need for continued research and preservation efforts to better understand the intersection of race and mental health care in America.

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