Drugs, electro-convulsive therapy, insulin-induced comas, and surgery (lobotomy) used to treat people with schizophrenia
In 1946, President Harry Truman signs National Mental Health Act, establishing National Institute of Mental Health (1949)
In 1946, President Harry Truman signs National Mental Health Act, establishing National Institute of Mental Health (1949)
In 1949, Australian psychiatrist, J. F. J. Cade introduces use of lithium to treat psychosis. Later this becomes a very useful drug in treating bi-polar disorder.
