12. Malnutrition and Starvation
Overcrowding and chronic neglect meant that food supplies were often stretched to the breaking point. Patients routinely received inadequate, poor-quality meals, leaving many malnourished or even starving. Weakness and illness from hunger became commonplace, undermining any chance of recovery. For countless individuals, daily life in the asylum meant a constant battle against both mental anguish and physical deprivation.
