French Mental Patients 2
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French Mental Patients 2
Three of Voisins patients at the Salpetriere, classed by him as lypemaniaque (term not in any dictionary !) The lower pictures show Mme Ball... before & after treatment
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1876 Dictionary Insanity Lower Mental Patients Pictures Salpetriere Term Treatment Voisins
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This evocative photograph print, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the world of the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris during the late 19th century, specifically focusing on three unidentified mental patients diagnosed by Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot as 'lypemaniaques.' The term 'lypemaniaque' is not found in any modern dictionary, but in the context of Charcot's work, it likely refers to a form of hysteria. The image, taken around 1876, shows the patients in two separate photographs. In the first, they appear disheveled and distressed, their expressions conveying a sense of turmoil and despair. In the lower right corner, a third photograph depicts one of the women, Mme Ball, after undergoing treatment by Charcot and his team. Her transformation is striking: her appearance is more composed, her gaze steady, and her posture improved. Charcot, a renowned French neurologist and psychiatrist, was a pioneer in the study and treatment of mental illnesses during this period. He is known for his groundbreaking work on hysteria, which challenged the prevailing beliefs of the time that hysteria was a moral failing or a form of malingering. Instead, he saw it as a genuine neurological condition. The Salpêtrière Hospital, which opened in 1656, was one of the largest mental institutions in Europe during this era. It was known for its innovative approaches to mental health treatment, including hypnosis and electrotherapy. Charcot's work there revolutionized the field of psychiatry and laid the groundwork for modern psychiatric practices. This photograph print offers a unique window into the history of mental health treatment and the lives of those who sought care during this transformative time. It serves as a poignant reminder of the progress that has been made in the field, as well as the challenges that remain.
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