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Can you tell me how has mental health changed since the 1700s?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Your question is: Unclear and way too broad to answer in 400 characters. The treatment of mental illnesses has changed exponentially since 1700's as has the definition of mental health.

Dr Coleman agreed

Answered 6/9/2014

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