Observations on Madness and Melancholy by John Haslam

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Author Haslam, John, 1764-1844
Title Observations on Madness and Melancholy
Including Practical Remarks on those Diseases together with Cases and an Account of the Morbid Appearances on Dissection
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Summary "Observations on Madness and Melancholy" by John Haslam is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work provides a comprehensive investigation into the nature of insanity, detailing the definitions, symptoms, and case studies of various mental disorders observed by the author during his tenure at Bethlem Hospital. Haslam's exploration seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical insights and practical observations in the field of psychiatry. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of madness, beginning with Haslam's assertion that the term "madness" lacks a precise definition yet remains universally recognized among practitioners when they encounter an insane person. He discusses the challenges of defining mental disorders, the significance of understanding the human mind's functions, particularly in a state of despair, and the complexities of language in expressing mental conditions. Haslam introduces foundational concepts of insanity, contrasting mania and melancholia, while emphasizing the necessity of observing real cases and toxicological appearances in the brain to understand these conditions better. This detailed approach promises readers a blend of theoretical discourse and clinical observation as they delve deeper into the intricacies of mental illness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Psychology, Pathological
Subject Psychiatry -- Early works to 1900
Subject Depression, Mental
Subject Melancholy
Category Text
EBook-No. 37144
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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