Nellie Bly’s Groundbreaking Exposé: “10 Days in a Madhouse”
Words: 525 1535Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist of the late 19th century, broke new ground with her sensational undercover investigation, "10 Days in a Madhouse." In 1887, under the guise of insanity, Bly checked herself into the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City. Her groundbreaking exposé revealed systemic abuse, neglect, and corruption within the institution, ultimately leading to significant reforms in mental health care. Bly’s journey began with her feigned madness to be committed to the asylum, which […]