Insanity: Its Causes and Prevention by Henry Putnam Stearns

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Author Stearns, Henry Putnam, 1828-1905
LoC No. 07034131
Title Insanity: Its Causes and Prevention
Note Reading ease score: 42.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Insanity: Its Causes and Prevention" by Henry Putnam Stearns is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the growing interest and awareness surrounding insanity, its causes, and the measures necessary for its prevention. It aims to provide insights not just for specialists, but also for general practitioners and educated members of society who seek to understand the complexities of mental health and societal responsibilities toward the mentally ill. The opening of this publication sets the stage for a thorough examination of the increasing public interest in mental health, facilitated by shifts in societal views on insanity from being seen as a personal failing to a medical condition. Stearns outlines the evolving obligations of society to care for those suffering from insanity, emphasizing the inadequacies of past approaches to treatment and the necessity for institutional support. He discusses how these considerations are increasingly recognized as pivotal to the health of both individuals and society, urging for a systematic exploration of the underlying causes contributing to the rise of insanity. Through the introductory chapters, the author highlights not just the moral imperatives but also the public health implications tied to the growing rates of insanity in the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Psychiatry -- Early works to 1900
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