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Anales. Hospital Torcuato De Alvear (buenos Aires, Argentina). Ateneo De Patologia Y Clinica Medica +

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April 16, 2025

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Summary

This study examines Fernando Gorriti's 1928 work on mental hygiene in Argentina. It analyzes the historical context and early developments of psychiatric care and public health initiatives in the region.

Area Of Science

Psychiatry
Public Health
History of Medicine

Background

Early 20th-century Argentina faced evolving approaches to mental health.
The establishment of mental hygiene services was a nascent field.

Purpose Of The Study

To analyze Fernando Gorriti's seminal 1928 publication on mental hygiene in Argentina.
To understand the historical trajectory of psychiatric care and public health in Argentina.

Main Methods

Historical analysis of a key publication from "La Semana Médica".
Review of early Argentinian contributions to mental hygiene.

Main Results

Gorriti's work provides insight into the state of mental hygiene in Argentina in 1928.
The publication highlights contemporary challenges and proposed solutions in psychiatric care.

Conclusions

Fernando Gorriti's 1928 article is a significant historical document for Argentinian mental hygiene.
Understanding this work is crucial for tracing the evolution of mental health services in Argentina.

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