Girls in adolescent unit at Rockland State Hospital receive a lesson in table setting as part of their training in home making. From the New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1957. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Increased attention was being paid to endocrinology in psychiatric research in 1957. In this photograph action of the thyroid is checked through the measurement of the accumulation of radioactive iodine introduced into the bloodstream. From the New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1957. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Viewers looked in on a New York State School for the Mentally Retarded for the first time on network television on the CBS Bill Leonard Show, "Eye on New York." The documentary, filmed at Wassaic State School, included this interview with Dr. George F. Etling, director (right), and Dr. Hyman W. Abrahamer, assistant director. From the New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1957. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Dave Garroway interviews Dr. Paul H. Hoch, Commissioner of Mental Hygiene, on the nationwide telecast, "Today." Also shown on the program were films taken at Rochester (New York) State Hospital demonstrating the effects of drug therapy. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
The Warren County (New York) Community Clinic in Glens Falls was one of the first state-aided services set up under the department's community mental health program. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
When the alarm sounds, Institution Safety Officers are right on the job. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy ofCivil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
As the number of patients participating in activities increased as a result of drug therapy, the recreation programs were also stepped up. Here, the Newark (New York) State School band steps out "smartly" on parade. The band would play frequently at area events and won a number of prizes. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Holiday celebrations and traditions are high spots in the recreation program. Here, a group of children are out in costume on a trick or treat Halloween parade at Willowbrook (New York) State Hospital. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1956. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Former patient Audrey Cole guides March of Medicine announcer Ben Grauer through New York State's Hudson River State Hospital ward for NBC-TV's live telecast. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.
Diorama exhibits shown at state and county fairs urged support of the bond issue for new hospital facilities. The bond issue that was approved provided $350 million worth of bonds for mental hospital construction. New York State Office of Mental Hygiene Annual Report 1955. Courtesy of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) member, Paul Castellani.