Asked by Sheryar Gillani on Jun 06, 2024
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Discuss the efforts Philippe Pinel and Dorothea Dix made to change the treatment of mentally ill patients.
Philippe Pinel
A French physician who is considered a pioneer in the early treatment and moral therapy of mentally ill patients.
Dorothea Dix
A 19th-century American advocate for the mentally ill who led efforts to reform the conditions of mental health institutions.
- Describe the historical management of mental health conditions and the movement towards gentler treatment methodologies.
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Meddy ZoubairJun 13, 2024
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Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
▪ Pinel-moral treatment, removed chains from patients, provided atmosphere conducive for restoring health and regaining tranquility, encouraged social activity for patients
▪ Dix-lobbying led to passage of laws, training mental health professionals, established mental health facilities
▪ Pinel-moral treatment, removed chains from patients, provided atmosphere conducive for restoring health and regaining tranquility, encouraged social activity for patients
▪ Dix-lobbying led to passage of laws, training mental health professionals, established mental health facilities
Learning Objectives
- Describe the historical management of mental health conditions and the movement towards gentler treatment methodologies.
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