The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 1: In The United States And Canada (1916)

The Institutional Care of the Insane V3, Part 1: In the United States and Canada (1916) is a book written by Henry Mills Hurd that provides an in-depth analysis of the history and development of institutional care for the mentally ill in North America. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the topic. The first section provides an overview of the history of institutional care for the insane in the United States and Canada, including the early asylums and the changes that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The second section focuses on the organization and management of mental hospitals, including the role of the medical staff, the administration of the institutions, and the treatment of patients. The third section covers the various forms of treatment that were used in mental hospitals, including psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The book also includes a detailed discussion of the legal and ethical issues surrounding institutional care for the insane, including the rights of patients and the responsibilities of the institutions. Overall, The Institutional Care of the Insane V3, Part 1: In the United States and Canada (1916) is a comprehensive and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and development of mental health care in North America.Also Authored By Charles W. Pilgrim, G. Alder Blumer, And T. J. W. Burgess.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.