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Belgium’s Approach to Mental Illness

christina bacino

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The city of Geel in Belgium is renown for its treatment of those affected with mental health issues. Since the 14th century, Geel residents have had “guests” or “boarders” living in their homes with them. The legacy of their hometown martyr, St. Dynmph, who cared for the mentally ill, has lived on for centuries. The residents of Geel don’t see care of the mentally ill as sainthood or charity, rather they see it as an…

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christina bacino
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I prefer to listen, but occasionally I have something to say. Transcendent themes: love, redemption, sacrifice, freedom.