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The document provides an overview of the history of psychiatry from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Key points include:
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3K views31 pagesHistory of Psychiatry
The document provides an overview of the history of psychiatry from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Key points include: - Ancient cultures often attributed mental illness to supernatural causes like gods or demons. The Greeks developed theories of balancing bodily humors. - During Roman times, physicians like Galen advanced theories of spirits and humors. Treatment focused on humane confinement, limiting stimuli, and activities like reading. - With the rise of Christianity, mental illness was seen through a theological lens as punishment for sin or demonic possession. Humoral theories were integrated with Christian beliefs.
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The document provides an overview of the history of psychiatry from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Key points include:
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