An inquiry into a frequent cause of insanity in young men. / by Robert P. Ritchie.

  • Ritchie, Robert Peel, 1835-1902.
Date:
1861
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An inquiry into a frequent cause of insanity in young men. / by Robert P. Ritchie. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    In the Second Part, the writer has described the mental and physical phenomena as he has observed them. Al- though aware that some of these are common to insanity produced by other causes, he does not believe that they will be found grouped together as he has detailed them in other cases than those due to the cause treated of. In the last Part, the treatment more especially alludes to cases when they come under the care of the alienist physician. Previously to that more hope can be offered of treatment being successful, as the number of those who have been benefited testifies. In conclusion, the importance of cultivating correct moral principles cannot be too strongly urged. The necessity of a constant guard being kept over the passions is so evident, that any remarks upon this subject would be not only quite out of place, but injudicious. 1G, Htli, Street, Edinburgh, April, 18G1.