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[Psychiatry in ancient Mexico].

G Calderón Narváez1

  • 1Instituto Mexicano de Cultura, Clinica San Rafael, México, DF, México.

Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Ancient Aztecs faced medical and psychiatric issues, including alcoholism. Historical documents reveal their family structures, the impact of excessive drinking, and implemented punishments to control alcohol abuse.

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Area of Science:

  • Ethnohistory
  • Medical Anthropology
  • History of Psychiatry

Context:

  • Prehispanic and early post-conquest Mexico.
  • Analysis of primary sources like the Badianus Manuscript and Sahagún's General History.
  • Understanding indigenous health practices and societal issues.

Purpose:

  • To describe medical and psychiatric conditions prevalent in Aztec society.
  • To outline the therapeutic approaches employed by the Aztecs.
  • To examine the social context of alcoholism and its regulation.

Summary:

  • Explores Aztec medical and psychiatric problems and treatments using historical documents.
  • Details the Aztec family structure and societal challenges, particularly concerning excessive alcohol consumption.
  • Describes punishments enacted by authorities to curb alcoholism.

Impact:

  • Provides insights into the health challenges and coping mechanisms of the Aztec civilization.
  • Highlights the socio-cultural factors influencing health and behavior in ancient Mexico.
  • Contributes to the understanding of historical public health interventions and substance abuse issues.

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