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Bedlam

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Exploring Bedlam: Historical Perspectives on Mental Health Treatment

The chapter delves into the history of Bedlam, a place that transitioned from a general facility to one focused on mental health. It discusses the societal perceptions of madness, the integration of individuals deemed 'mad' into society, and the lack of structured classifications for mental disorders in the past.

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