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During the Middle Ages, Abnormal Behavior Was Blamed on Supernatural

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During the Middle Ages, abnormal behavior was blamed on supernatural forces, such as possession by the devil and on curses from witches and wizards. Thus, treatments for mental illness in Europe during this time period focused on what is known as


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