Nebuchadnezzar – William Blake (c.1805). Tate Britain.
Humans have attempted to understand and treat mental illness for centuries – from ancient Greek medicine, Middle Ages exorcisms and the rise of asylums, to modern medical breakthroughs.
Dances and concerts were usually the only opportunity for patients to meet in a large group.
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Even the Victorians knew the powerful effect music has on mental health.
A refugee family that fled to Pakistan after the Partition of British India.
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Effects of violence and forced migration on survivors’ mental health have not been acknowledged, despite the trauma being passed down generations.
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Sending mentally ill adults and children long distances for care is unacceptable and must end.