#412 | A Short History of Mental Health

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Mental health – it is a sensitive subject that affects every
single one of us, with some of us struggling more than others.
 

In this episode, we are going to explore how mental health has
been perceived throughout history and look at some of the reasons
that led a top UN official to declare that we are living in a
mental health crisis.
 

History of mental health treatments

Trepanning as an ancient "cure"

Transition from religious defect to medical condition

Grim conditions in early "mad houses"

Introduction of The Lunacy Act in 1845

Controversial treatments like lobotomy and electroshock
therapy

Rising awareness and reporting of mental health issues

Factors influencing modern mental health problems

Debate over the validity of the mental health crisis

Michel Foucault's quote on human behavior and consequences


Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available
on the
website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/mental-health-history


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