In June 1966, psychiatrist Ivor Browne organized a public ritual of tearing down the walls of St Brendan's mental hospital in Dublin, symbolizing the removal of barriers between people with mental illnesses and the rest of society. Browne's holistic approach to mental health opened up a space for open discussions about mental health in Ireland. He passed away at the age of 94.
In June 1966, psychiatrist Ivor Browne organized a public ritual of tearing down the walls of St Brendan's mental hospital in Dublin , symbolizing the removal of barriers between people with mental illnesses and the rest of society.
Browne's holistic approach to mental health opened up a space for open discussions about mental health in Ireland. He passed away at the age of 94.
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