""The Mental Affections of Children, Idiocy, Imbecility and Insanity"" is a book written by William Witherspoon Ireland and published in 1898. The book is an in-depth exploration of the mental health issues that affect children, including conditions such as idiocy, imbecility, and insanity. The author begins by providing a detailed overview of the different types of mental disorders that can affect children, including their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. He then goes on to discuss the various methods used to ...
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""The Mental Affections of Children, Idiocy, Imbecility and Insanity"" is a book written by William Witherspoon Ireland and published in 1898. The book is an in-depth exploration of the mental health issues that affect children, including conditions such as idiocy, imbecility, and insanity. The author begins by providing a detailed overview of the different types of mental disorders that can affect children, including their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments. He then goes on to discuss the various methods used to diagnose these conditions, including physical and psychological examinations, as well as the use of standardized tests.Throughout the book, Ireland draws on his extensive experience as a physician and educator to provide practical advice and guidance for parents, teachers, and other caregivers who may be dealing with children with mental health issues. He also explores the social and cultural factors that can contribute to the development of these conditions, such as poverty, neglect, and abuse.Overall, ""The Mental Affections of Children, Idiocy, Imbecility and Insanity"" is a comprehensive and insightful resource for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the complex mental health needs of children.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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