Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Psychosurgery01:30

Psychosurgery

2.2K
Psychosurgery, the surgical alteration or permanent removal of brain tissue to alleviate severe psychological conditions, stands as one of the most radical and controversial treatments in the history of mental health care. Its development and application have evolved significantly, marked by dramatic shifts in scientific understanding and ethical perspectives.
Historical Development of Psychosurgery
In the 1930s, Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz introduced a surgical procedure designed...
2.2K
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)01:27

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

1.5K
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serves as the primary classification system for mental health disorders, providing standardized diagnostic criteria for clinicians and researchers. First published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1952, the DSM has undergone several revisions to reflect evolving psychiatric understanding. The fifth edition, DSM-5, released in 2013, introduced key updates that expanded diagnostic categories and modified diagnostic...
1.5K
Psychosis: Goals of Pharmacotherapy01:26

Psychosis: Goals of Pharmacotherapy

649
Antipsychotic drugs are a crucial treatment method for acute and chronic psychoses, bipolar illness, and behavioral disorders. The selection of these drugs depends on several factors, including the state of the disease, clinical judgment, possible drug interactions, and the patient's sensitivity to adverse effects. In immediate scenarios, such as delirium and dementia, short-term treatment with low doses of high-potency typical or atypical agents can effectively manage symptom exacerbation.
649
Psychodynamic Therapy01:29

Psychodynamic Therapy

799
Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...
799
Drug Therapy01:28

Drug Therapy

364
The advent of drug therapy has profoundly shaped modern mental health care, providing targeted treatments for a range of psychological disorders. Psychotherapeutic drugs, classified into antianxiety, antidepressant, and antipsychotic medications, address symptoms across anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. While these medications have transformed patient outcomes, they require careful management due to their potential side effects and limitations.
Antianxiety Medications
364
Electroconvulsive Therapy01:30

Electroconvulsive Therapy

1.7K
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, remains a critical biomedical intervention for severe, treatment-resistant depression. While its origins can be traced back to Hippocrates' observations that malaria-induced convulsions alleviated mental illness, modern ECT has evolved significantly from its earlier, more primitive applications. First introduced in 1938 by Ugo Cerletti and his colleagues, ECT involves inducing controlled seizures using electrical currents. In its early...
1.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

'Excited Delirium', acute behavioural disturbance, death and diagnosis.

Psychological medicine·2022
Same author

Response to letter from Steven B Karch re: "Excited delirium: a psychiatric review".

Medicine, science, and the law·2016
Same author

Understanding illness experiences of employees with common mental health problems.

Occupational medicine (Oxford, England)·2016
Same author

Assessing Parenting Capacity in Psychiatric Mother and Baby Units: A case report and review of literature.

Psychiatria Danubina·2015
Same author

Excited delirium: A psychiatric review.

Medicine, science, and the law·2015
Same author

Discourses of blame: accounting for aggression and violence on an acute mental health inpatient unit.

Social science & medicine (1982)·2003

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 13, 2026

P50 Sensory Gating in Infants
12:55

P50 Sensory Gating in Infants

Published on: December 26, 2013

9.7K

Psychiatry 50 years ago.

Maurice Lipsedge1, Jim P Watson2

  • 1Emeritus Consultant Psychiatrist, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Visiting Senior Lecturer in Department of Psychological Medicine, King's College London, London SE1 9RS.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005)
|October 11, 2016
PubMed
Summary

The 1960s saw major reforms in mental healthcare, shifting from large institutions to community-based services. This era prioritized accessible, localized mental health support through district general hospitals.

More Related Videos

Brain Morphology of Cannabis Users With or Without Psychosis: A Pilot MRI Study
07:30

Brain Morphology of Cannabis Users With or Without Psychosis: A Pilot MRI Study

Published on: August 18, 2020

8.0K
Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder
04:42

Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder

Published on: May 2, 2025

1.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026

P50 Sensory Gating in Infants
12:55

P50 Sensory Gating in Infants

Published on: December 26, 2013

9.7K
Brain Morphology of Cannabis Users With or Without Psychosis: A Pilot MRI Study
07:30

Brain Morphology of Cannabis Users With or Without Psychosis: A Pilot MRI Study

Published on: August 18, 2020

8.0K
Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder
04:42

Developing a Rat Model for Bipolar Disorder

Published on: May 2, 2025

1.6K

Area of Science:

  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Healthcare Policy and Reform

Background:

  • The mid-20th century mental healthcare system relied heavily on large, often isolated, residential institutions.
  • This model faced increasing criticism regarding patient care, rehabilitation, and societal integration.

Observation:

  • The 1960s marked a significant turning point in the approach to mental health provision.
  • Key innovations focused on deinstitutionalization and the establishment of new care models.

Findings:

  • The primary development was the transition from residential institutions to community-based mental health services.
  • These new services were strategically developed around district general hospitals, integrating care.

Implications:

  • This shift aimed to provide more accessible, continuous, and integrated mental healthcare.
  • The establishment of community services laid the groundwork for modern mental health support systems.