For those interested in a bit of history: Diseases of the Mind: Highlights of American Psychiatry through 1900 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/diseases/
The National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine site has plumbed the various corners of American medicine for years, and this latest offering takes a look at the history of early American psychiatry through primary documents including photographs, biographies, and other items. The sections offered on the site cover early psychiatric hospitals and asylums, 19th century psychiatrists of note, and Benjamin Rush, who is known as "the father of American Psychiatry." The section on hospitals and asylums provides a timeline of important dates and activities, including the creation of the first asylum in America by Quakers in 1752. Visitors should also not miss the section on 19th century psychiatric debates as it covers debates about patient restraint and European influences on American psychiatry. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. >http://scout.wisc.edu/ Robin Musselman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Associate Professor Lehigh Carbon Community College Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the individual to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use or disclosure of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete the original message. Your compliance is appreciated. --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
