Snake Pits, Talking Cures & Magic Bullets: A History of Mental IllnessThe history of mental illness reveals the worst and the best of human nature. Despite a tortuous past and an apathetic present, great strides have been made in terms of daily comfort and medical treatment. |
Contents
Chapter One ONE OUT OF FOUR 7 | 7 |
Chapter Two DEMONS OF THE ANCIENTS | 15 |
Chapter Three SAINTS AND WITCHES | 28 |
Chapter Four OUT OF MIND OUT OF SIGHT | 46 |
Chapter Five THE PROMISE OF THE ASYLUM | 65 |
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