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Mental Health Recognition Beginning
They began to recognize mental illness and how they were being treated badly, this sparked the building of hospitals, asylums, and other centers to help. -
The Civil War (PTSD)
The Civil War was the beginning of recognizing mental illness and the side affects that war causes, this is when post traumatic stress disorder began to be recognized (PTSD) and was now being considered an illness of post war mentality. -
The Great Depression
This historical event caused major psychological damage to millions of Americans across the U.S. to the point of divorce and even suicide, communities were formed after this to combat the economic disaster. -
Present Day Mental Health Awareness
In this present day we are aware of many different programs that help combat mental health, it has become one of the most important things to talk about and has helped us for the better, from AA meetings to therapy and counseling we are looking towards a future with a peaceful and happier country.