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A surgery where all fantasy and follies are purged and good qualities are prescribed. Line engraving by E. de Boulonnois, 16--.

The infant Aesculapius discovered by shepherds on a mountain. Watercolour painting by R. Dadd, 1851.

Visions of a schizophrenic: right, a tempestuous sea, left a man chasing a boat. Watercolour by T. Hennell, ca. 1935.

Patients waiting to see the doctor, with figures representing their fears. Oil painting by Rosemary Carson, 1997.

Matthew Barwick. Drawing by T. Hennell, ca. 1935.

Three cats performing a song and dance act. Gouache by Louis Wain, 1925/1939.

King Richard III holds a bloody sword, the dead body of King Henry VI lies on the ground. Watercolour by Richard Dadd, 1853.

Hospital des Petits Maisons, Paris: plans. Engraving.

Three cats singing. Gouache by Louis Wain, 1925/1939.

Hand book of the mental hygiene movement and exhibit.

Depression : audio update; focus on R.I.M.A.

How the film industry represents mental health.

Mental health through education / by W. Carson Ryan.

Getting by / Sad Ghost Club.

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Hand book of the mental hygiene movement and exhibit.

Depression : audio update; focus on R.I.M.A.

How the film industry represents mental health.

Mental health through education / by W. Carson Ryan.

Getting by / Sad Ghost Club.