During the Middle Ages, treatments for mental illness in Europe focused on _____, which blamed abnormal behavior on supernatural forces, such as possession by the devil and on curses from witches and wizards.

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The Middle Ages in Europe saw a prevalent belief that abnormal behavior in people could be attributed to supernatural forces such as demonic possession, curses from witches and wizards, and evil spirits. The concept of demonology was widely prevalent in the medieval era, and it was believed that such forces could only be counteracted through exorcisms and religious rituals. As a result, people suffering from mental illnesses were often subjected to brutal treatments, including torture and imprisonment.

During the Middle Ages, Treatments for Mental Illness in Europe