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Inside look at mental illness from a patient’s view, with clear causes and humane care in historic asylums.
This nonfiction work presents a clear, lived account of what causes insanity and how care was organized in asylums. It emphasizes humane treatment and the perspective of someone who has suffered, offering insight into the patient experience as well as the people who cared for them.
The book frames its discussion with practical context, showing how ideas about mind and illness were understood in its time, and what those ideas meant for everyday life in a hospital setting. It invites readers to consider the balance between dignity, treatment, and the realities of care.
- Gives a patient-centered view of causes and care in asylums
- Explains historical approaches to treatment and daily life inside institutions
- Highlights the roles of attendants and staff in shaping outcomes
- Offers context for the evolution of humane approaches to mental health care
Ideal for readers of medical history, biography in health care, and anyone curious about the human side of psychiatric care.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the nature of insanity and its treatment from the perspective of its author, who was confined in a lunatic asylum, providing a unique first-hand account of the experiences of mental illness. The author posits that the mind and brain are material substances that can become diseased or weakened, which, when combined with an exciting cause, may lead to insanity. They also explore the idea that insanity often stems from an overactive or overly sensitive brain organization. The author argues for the importance of treating insanity with compassion and understanding, highlighting the need for individualized care and the recognition that delusions and other symptoms may be the result of genuine and intense mental suffering. This book offers a valuable historical perspective on the treatment of mental illness and provides insights into the complex and often misunderstood condition of insanity. Its insights remain relevant today, emphasizing the need for a humane and compassionate approach to mental health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334956171_0
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