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How was mental illness and retardation treated in the Elizabethan era?
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Mildly developmentally delayed people were usually kept at home in the lower and middle classes. They were given menial, simple tasks to do, and if loved, were cared for. The less fortunate were taunted and abused. The seriously mentally ill were locked up , either at home or in an institution.Most of these were staffed by members of various religious orders, or sponsored by the benevolent wealthy. Treatments were few and mostly ineffectual. It was a sorry state of affairs. The best the patients could hope for was to be sedated and not abused.
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Can a mental illness be cured?
No but can be treated
How was mental illness treated?
depends on the illness, usually with medication and talking
Can you get rid of mental illness?
No it can't be cured but it can be treated
What Immunizations can prevent diseases that cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chickenpox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately.
Is dyslexia a mental illness?
no. dyslexia is not the same as mental retardation.
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What untreated childhood illnesses and injuries can cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately
Does over-study causes mental retardation?
Overstudy does not cause mental retardation.
How has how people see mental illness changed through time?
Over time, there has been a shift towards viewing mental illness as a medical issue rather than a moral failing. In the past, individuals with mental illness were often stigmatized and marginalized, but today there is growing awareness and acceptance of mental health issues. However, stigma and misconceptions still exist, highlighting the need for ongoing education and advocacy.
How common is mental retardation?
TThere are quite high as it comes in different types of mental retardation.
What mental illnesses require wheelchairs?
hmm, not many really. mental retardation is different to mental illness. e.g. serebal paulsey can effect the brain but is mainly physical, so is considered a disability and mental retadation which needs a wheelchair. but e.g. bipolar which is a mental illness isn't physical.
Can you give me a literature review on mental retardation and depression?
literature review on mental retardation with reference
