Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, and Chlorpromazine: The ABCs of the History of Psychopharmacology

Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, and Chlorpromazine: The ABCs of the History of Psychopharmacology

The story of mental health treatment in North America is a fascinating one. In many ways, the field of psychiatry has had a harder time advancing at the same pace as other medical fields due to the absence of obvious, external markers of disease. In fact, even today, we struggle to define and identify psychiatric illnesses and develop reliable, safe, and effective methods to treat them.

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Heritage Hour: Rockwood and Early Mental Health Treatment in Canada

Heritage Hour: Rockwood and Early Mental Health Treatment in Canada

On Thursday, December 7th, 2023 the Museum of Health Care's Curator, Rowena McGowan delivered a talk for the City of Kingston's Heritage Hour. The topic was the evolution of mental health care in Canada with a focus on Rockwood Asylum.

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