Medical Inquiries And Observations Upon The Diseases Of The Mind

By Benjamin Rush

Book Overview

Medical Inquiries and Observations Upon the Diseases of the Mind is a book written by Benjamin Rush, a renowned American physician and founding father. The book is a comprehensive study of mental illnesses and their treatments. Rush's work was groundbreaking for its time, as it sought to understand mental illness as a medical condition rather than a spiritual or moral failing. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments of various mental illnesses, including mania, melancholy, and dementia. Rush also explores the relationship between mental illness and physical health, and the impact of environmental factors on mental health. The second part of the book focuses on the treatment of mental illness. Rush advocates for humane treatment of patients, including the use of restraints only as a last resort. He also discusses the use of various therapies, including bloodletting and purging, as well as the use of moral and religious instruction. Overall, Medical Inquiries and Observations Upon the Diseases of the Mind is a seminal work in the history of psychiatry. Rush's insights and recommendations were influential in shaping the way mental illness was understood and treated in the United States and beyond.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428626697
• ISBN13: 9781428626690
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"