True Madness

Defining “true” Madness:Politically, Culturally, Historically, conceptualization & Madness:Approached Culturally, Historically, or Conceptually Consider a ‘subtype’ of madness (choose one):Understanding severe OCD as a kind of madness Understanding severe manic-depression as a kind of madness Understanding severe Tourette’s as a kind of madness Understanding severe Autism as a kind of madness Understanding severe Organic Brain Syndromes as a kind of madness Understanding “Wild Children” as a kind of madness Understanding severe Anorexia as a kind of madness Understanding severe Borderline Personality Disorder as a kind of madness Understanding severe Hoarding as a kind of madness Understanding severe PTSD as a kind of madness Stigma major treatment of “the mad”Fear of madness A Topic in the History of treatments (such as Moral Treatment) or Current treatments (such as Medication