What marked the shift from treating mental illness as a moral failing to a medical condition in the 19th century? | Fiveable

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What marked the shift from treating mental illness as a moral failing to a medical condition in the 19th century?

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AP Psychology - 8.1 Introduction to Psychological Disorders

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19th century Medical Condition Mental Illness Moral Failing Shift

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