Tag: Antipsychotics

  • Mental Health in the 20th Century

    Mental Health in the 20th Century

    In the 20th century, attitudes towards mental health and the treatment of mental illness evolved significantly. The rise of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy as well as advancements in neuropsychiatry and psychopharmacology led to a shift away from inhumane treatments and towards more humane and evidence-based approaches. The development of new medications, such as antipsychotics and antidepressants,…