During the Middle Ages, abnormal behavior was blamed on supernatural forces, such as possession by the devil and on curses from witches and wizards. Thus, treatments for mental illness in Europe during this time period focused on what is known as

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Demonology refers to the belief in, and study of, demons and demonic influences. During the Middle Ages, abnormal behavior was often attributed to demonic possession or influence, leading to treatments that focused on exorcism or other religious or supernatural methods to rid the body of these evil entities.

During the Middle Ages, Abnormal Behavior Was Blamed on Supernatural