Psyc 160 Chapter 13

Disorganized, unsanitary, inhumane conditions
i.e.
On weedends, people could pay one penny to watch the pateints (attraction).
Housed mainly "witches"

providing a humane and relaxed environment could produce positive changes in a person's behavior
Pussin, a former patient agreed people needed to treated kindly, eliminate the chains

Dix a former teacher convinced legislature that it is the state's responsibility to care for mentally ill creating state mental hospitals.

Hypnosis- disorders stem from the unconscious created research into possible biological causes

Psychosurgery- shock=electro convulsive therapy, shock therapy

Discharging mentally ill patients from institutions on the assumption that they can be cared for in their communities; the policy also led to the closing of part or all of these institutions
i.e.
Mainstreaming

Law passed by congress that provided funds for establishment of community mental health centers to treat patients on an outpatient basis establishment of community mental health centers t treat patients on an outpatient basis

Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention

Prevent disorders from occuring

Detect existing disorders and provide treatment at early stages.

Reduce the damage caused by disorders for both patients and society