The exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. It provides an insight into patient histories from the Basel clinic and shows the changes in diagnoses and therapy methods. And: What kind of psychiatry do we want today? Patients and experts have their say and discuss current questions about psychiatry.
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The History of Psychiatry in Basel
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Basel, 16th century: The center of humanism, book printing and publishing. Erasmus, a Catholic, is drawn to Basel. Apart from his writings, what else did Erasmus leave Basel? How is Erasmus still ...
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Democracy is a form of government in which power comes from the people. Nevertheless, not everyone in a community has ever been allowed to vote or take part in elections. Who was allowed to have a say ...
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A single family influenced the musical world of the Renaissance like no other: From Venice to London - the Bassanos were instrument makers, musicians and composers. Fittingly, this concert is carried ...
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Where were mentally ill people cared for and treated in Basel? Were they interned for life? What medication was available around 1900 and how did the psychiatric nursing staff work? These and other ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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What appears to us as "normal", "not normal" or "crazy"? And how has this boundary shifted over time? The exhibition curators will guide you through 150 years of psychiatric history. Together we will ...
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Basel has a cheeky king who sticks his tongue out at everyone - the Lällekönig. Vernissage of the children's book "Der Lällekönig" and family afternoon with a craft table, drawing and sticking out ...
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The main theme of this year's Mental Health Action Days is "What gives us support". In line with this, the event in the exhibition is dedicated to the questions: What helps? What used to help? What ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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The curators of the exhibition talk to experts, peers and those affected about selected topics in the exhibition.
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The curators of the exhibition talk to experts, peers and those affected about selected topics in the exhibition.
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The starting point for the production of every silk ribbon is always a design by an artist. This design outlines the ornamentation and color scheme of the ribbon and thus forms the basis for the ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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In November 2024, ReRenaissance presents a concert dedicated to the work of Guillaume Du Fay, who died 550 years ago on November 27, 1474. He had an unusually long life and a career that spanned most ...
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The tour takes you through the history of psychiatry over the last 150 years. What were the presumed causes of psychiatric illnesses? How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did ...
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The issue of "restraint" has always been the greatest challenge for psychiatry. "No restraint" has always been a goal since the founding of modern psychiatry. But has it still not been achieved? Is ...
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The Basel Historical Museum (HMB) is looking forward to hosting the International Day of Persons with Disabilities again this year. We are once again actively participating and opening the ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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Well-known Christmas carols from the German-speaking Renaissance: they sound festively accompanied by trombones from the Basel City Trombone Choir and Zinken! The program includes Christmas carols ...
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In the 16th and 17th centuries, people could already read what was happening in the world around them. But above all, they could also hear it. News was brought to market by specialized printers, such ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
