I never really wanted to visit a mental hospital, I mean it is not very glamorous. With people wetting themselves and getting lobotomies, it just doesn’t seem like a good time. So the Spring Grove Hospital photo series allows us all to go inside a brokedown psych ward.
Taken by Flickr user Zero1o1, these images showcase Spring Grove Hospital at its worst. Although the institute is still in use today, the building that is captured no longer is and has become a home for all the unnecessary equipment of bygone years.
Derelict Psych Wardtography
The Exhibit of Spring Grove Hospital Shows Creepy Scenes
Trend Themes
1. Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality experiences to allow people to explore abandoned psychiatric hospitals without the need for physical access.
2. Historical Preservation of Mental Health Institutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive online platforms that provide historical and educational information about old mental health institutions.
3. Exploration of Mental Health Stigma - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive storytelling experiences that challenge societal perceptions and stigmas surrounding mental health.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered software that creates realistic visual reconstructions of abandoned buildings based on historical data and photographs.
2. Mental Health Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality therapy programs that simulate environments similar to abandoned psychiatric hospitals to help individuals overcome mental health challenges.
3. Education and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create virtual museum experiences that educate and engage audiences about the history and impact of mental health institutions.