856 Comments for Rockland Psychiatric Center

Im not sure if Im on a "soapbox" but maybe these things were not "leftbehind" it could be that the items were possibly unwanted or discarded? as far as the records thats a whole other ballgame really, Im sure that nowadays that they would be taken care of in a professional manner. Once again thankfully we have evolved into a society that protects the dignity and respect of people who once recieved care in these facilites.It could be just possible that when patients were moved that the intention was to remove records and belongings.... and we all know where good intentions sometimes fall to.I love this site and i think that the pictures are the greatest...something always comes to mind ..those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it= meaning look how far we have come in our treatment of children and adults with disabilities , We are in no way perfect but we are trying

What do they pad them with?

I wonder why this stuff was left behind? It also appears that no 'vultures' have sifted through it. The records and the adding machine would be gone.

I am so thankful that things have changed in a major way as far as we view how people with mental illness should be treated... with dignity and respect.I do think that unless you have had a family member with mental illness ...there is no conception on how families feel .We do not abandon or forget them , ther person or there belongings. Thankfully society is evolving to change the way we view the mentally ill and will continue to evolve even more so . Families dont forget there loved ones..................

you can see the article "what they left behind" by
jennifer gonnerman at villagevoice.com concerning the suitcases found at willard psych
center. maybe someone can do the same for the
materials above?

Finally ... one of the Interstellar Squirrels of Doom got what was coming to him. Serves 'em right.

Poor Rocky. He finally mis-judged his flight and went right into the wall.

He will be missed.

..... Bullwinkle

Looks more like 'Rat Salad' to me

That comment brought to me a vision.....now I REALLY love clowns.

O.....KAY

Yummy..

Very symbolic

Well, thank you for sharing that valuable bit of insight with us. We look forward to hearing more from you.

i like clowns, i like then even more when they are scary looking or killing something/one.

Just reading this put the song Sloop John B in my head. And that song is sad to me even with the upbeat.

Wondeful photo for the last shot in this gallery.