Early Treatment for Psychological Disorders

During the first half of the 20th century, many treatments for mental disorders were used, but most of these treatments were crude and largely ineffective.

During the first half of the 20th century, many treatments for mental disorders were used, but most of these treatments were crude and largely ineffective. Some of the most popular forms of treatment are discussed and shown in this clip.

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      1. A more crude and dangerous precursor to electro-convulsive therapy was to induce convulsions by injecting the patient with:




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      2. A lobotomy was performed by severing the connections between the _________ and the brain's lower centers.