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The Historical Use of Anti-Psychotics in Psychiatry
This chapter explores the historical use of anti-psychotics in psychiatry, from their initial use for depression and anxiety to their FDA approval for anxiety and depression. It also discusses their use as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and introduces Edward Shorter, a specialist in the history of psychiatry.