Origin of mental illnesses
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History of theories about mental illness
Mental illness in the ancient world
Over the history of the healing arts, there has been an evolution of theories regarding the root causes of mental illness. Early writings from such ancient civilizations as those of Greece, Rome, India, and Egypt focused on demonic possession as the cause. This concept [...]