When was the Burghölzli psychiatric hospital established and who founded it?
The Burghölzli opened in 1870 under the leadership of Bernhard von Gudden. Wilhelm Griesinger is considered the founder despite never seeing the building open.
Questions about Burghölzli
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who directed the Burghölzli from 1898 to 1927 and what theories did they introduce?
Eugen Bleuler became director of the Burghölzli in 1898 and remained until 1927. The Bleuler era introduced psychoanalysis and usage of Freudian psychiatric theories into clinical practice.
What happened during the fire at the Burghölzli on the 6th of March 1971?
A fire broke out at the clinic causing widespread destruction on the 6th of March 1971. Twenty-eight elderly male patients died from asphyxiation during the incident due to bars on the windows.
Which famous figures received treatment or worked at the Burghölzli?
Notable individuals treated at the facility include Eduard Einstein and Lucia Joyce. Renowned psychiatrists such as Carl Gustav Jung, Karl Abraham, and Ludwig Binswanger also spent part of their careers there.
Why was Auguste-Henri Forel's tenure at the Burghölzli controversial?
Auguste-Henri Forel spent nearly twenty years leading the Burghölzli starting in 1898 while performing forced sterilizations. He admitted these procedures were pretenses with the only true purpose being social according to his own writings.