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In ancient times, how were mentally ill people perceived?
As possessed by demons
How were the mentally ill treated during the Middle Ages?
They were imprisoned or forced to live on the streets
What was the purpose of the first mental asylum, St. Mary of Bethlehem, built in London during the 14th century?
To provide humane treatment and care for the mentally ill
How were the mentally ill treated during the Fifteenth through Seventeenth Centuries?
They were treated more like animals than humans
What was the key change in the treatment of the mentally ill during the Eighteenth Century, the Period of Enlightenment?
The concept of asylum developed from the humane efforts of Pinel and Tuke
What was Benjamin Rush's (1745-1813) contribution to the treatment of the mentally ill?
He emphasized the need for pleasant surroundings and diversional and moral treatment
What did Philippe Pinel advocate for the treatment of the mentally ill?
Kindness and moral treatment
What was the purpose of the Gyrator, a device invented during this period?
To increase cerebral circulation through high-speed rotation
Who was the first American Psychiatric Nurse?
Linda Richards
What was the role of Dorothea Lynde Dix in the treatment of the mentally ill?
She led a crusade that brought attention to the poor conditions of the mentally ill and led to improvements in their care
What was the first American institution to provide humane treatment for the mentally ill?
The McLean Asylum
What was the purpose of the tranquilizer chair, another device invented during this period?
To induce a calming effect through restraint of the extremities
Explore the early history of insanity from ancient times to the Middle Ages. Learn about how mental illness was perceived and treated during these periods, including the association with demonic possession in ancient times and imprisonment or dependence on charity in the Middle Ages.
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