After teaching a group of nurses about the historical perspectives of mental health care, the presenter determines that the group has understood the information when they identify which as a common belief about mental illness during the later medieval period from 1000 to 1300?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the medieval period, contaminated environments were believed to cause mental illness. Consequently, individuals were removed from their sick environments and placed in protected asylums. During the early Christian period, sin or demonic possession was thought to cause mental disorders. Thus, exorcisms were commonly performed. Moral treatment was the focus of care primarily during the 19th century.

After Teaching a Group of Nurses About the Historical Perspectives