Ten Days in a Mad-House

Nellie Bly's daring undercover investigation in 1887 sheds light on the appalling conditions within a women's lunatic asylum. By feigning mental illness, she gained access to Blackwell's Island, where her ten-day stay uncovered shocking neglect, abuse, and violence faced by patients. This groundbreaking work in investigative journalism not only highlighted the urgent need for reform but also marked a significant moment in the fight for the rights of the mentally ill.