Quote by Nellie Bly

How can a doctor judge a woman's sanity by merely bidding her good morning and refusing to hear her pleas for release? Even the sick ones know it is useless to say anything, for the answer will be that it is their imagination.

How can a doctor judge a woman's sanity by merely bidding he

Summary

This quote examines the injustice faced by women seeking mental health care. It highlights the power imbalance between patients and doctors, suggesting that the doctors' dismissal of their pleas for release demonstrates a lack of empathy and a tendency to undermine the concerns of female patients. The quote also emphasizes how damaged individuals may hesitate to speak up due to the prevailing belief that their concerns will be dismissed as mere imagination. Overall, it highlights the need for a more compassionate and understanding approach to mental health care for women.

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