In our first ever episode of the podcast, we cover the historical context of the Mental Health Institutions of the United States of America. We will cover how it started, the laws that led to its disappearance, and what the root of the problem looks like in todays society. After the historical context, Michael and Drew discuss different ways to tackle the problem moving forward. We hope you enjoy the discussion. As always, if you would like to add your opinion into the conversation, or recommend future topics, please feel free to send us an Email at anamericandiscussionpodcast@gmail.com