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In the 1800s people were thrown into insane asylums to live in squalor, filth and were left untreated and often starved. They were never release from the insane asylum even if they were not mentally ill. Being around the psychotic screaming patients were enough make any sane person go crazy. Some men would throw their wives into the asylum just to get rid of them knowing she would never get out. Mental Illnesses were not treated as medical problems but more thought of as being people who were possessed or untreatable. Some families chose to care for their mentally ill loved ones but most sent them away. It was not really just fear that motivated them but rather frustration and lack of understanding what was wrong. You are talking about an age that did not have good medical care. Even barbershop barbers would do blood letting in those times to cure ailments. They even tried that on the mentally ill. They did not have the medications and treatment plans we have today.
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Whom was dix speaking on behalf of ?
People who had mental illnesses
Who was the best known nineteenth century social reformer that worked to improve treatment of people with mental illnesses?
Dorthia dix
What modern illnesses or diseases are people afraid of?
obesity
What was Dix’s main purpose in creating this report ?
To ask the legislature to require better treatment for people with mental illnesses
Mental illnesses affect people based on?
There are a variety of diagnosis that can be called Mental Illness. Some conditions are purely diseases of the brain, and similar to other types of medical illnesses such as heart disease. Other mental illnesses are created from environmental stress, and some are a combination of both. Depression and other Mental Illnesses such as Bipolar disorder tend to run in families. There is no simple answer to this question.
What are attitudes towards people with mental illness?
Unfortunately, a lot of them are negative. American culture often makes fun of the disorders (if not the people who have them) and a lot of times people with mental illnesses will not seek treatment because of this. People are afraid of them (they think they might "go crazy" and hurt them) or see them as freaks. People may also see those with mental illness as "weak" and think that they can "get over it" if they try hard enough.
How can you control mental illnesses?
medication. some therapies work for some people.
What makes people bulemic?
Bulimia is a mental illness and like all mental illnesses there are a number of causes and vary from individual to individual.
What book is People are afraid of people who are different That's what prisons and mental hospitals are for in?
Stargirl :)
How can we help people who are suffering from depression or other mental illnesses What psychology is it?
We can help people suffering from depression or other mental illnesses by providing them with emotional support, encouraging them to seek professional help, and promoting healthy coping mechanisms. This falls under the realm of clinical psychology, which focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.
Can you give me a long list of illnesses?
There are many illnesses that people can suffer from that affect many bodily functions such as breathing, digestion, immune system, pain management, and mental health.
Does the treatment of those with mental disorders depend on culture?
yes The idea that mental disorders are treatable like any other illness is a relatively modern concept. In the past, people with mental illnesses were marginalized and cut off from society. Some were even used to experiment on. In cultures which the idea of treating mental illnesses is not prominent, they will often simply cut the person out. Also, in religious cultures, mental illnesses can be said to be caused by the devil, so prayer would be used.
