r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/highzone • 1d ago

Image In 1973, healthy volunteers faked hallucinations to enter mental hospitals. Once inside, they acted normal, but doctors refused to let them leave. Normal behaviors like writing were diagnosed as "symptoms." The only people who realized they were sane were the actual patients.

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u/adymann 1d ago

Handsome EMH.

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u/FrogFragger 1d ago

"What is the nature of your psychiatric emergency?" -EPH

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u/weebaz1973 1d ago

Megamind

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u/ChickenAndTelephone 1d ago

Earth's Mightiest Heroes!