SIGNED, A MIND THAT FOUND ITSELF, by CLIFFORD W BEERS, 1935, MENTAL INSTITUTIONS

Description: A Mind That Found Itself: An Autobiography by Clifford Whittingham Beers Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc. 1935 25th Anniversary Edition, Issued March 1935, With Additions Signed and inscribed bookplate by the author on the front free endpaper. Octavo, ii, 434 pages, publisher's original gilt lettered blue cloth covered boards. Some rubbing and wear, scuffs, fraying along rear hinge, discoloration, else in good condition. "A Mind That Found Itself" is an influential autobiographical work by Clifford W. Beers, first published in 1908. The book chronicles Beers' personal experiences with mental illness and his subsequent hospitalization in various psychiatric institutions. Through his vivid and candid narrative, Beers exposes the harsh and often inhumane treatment of patients within these facilities during the early 20th century. His account not only sheds light on the stigma and mistreatment faced by individuals with mental health issues but also serves as a call to action for reform in psychiatric care. The publication of "A Mind That Found Itself" marked the beginning of the mental health reform movement in the United States and led to the establishment of the National Committee for Mental Hygiene, which Beers himself founded. The book is widely regarded as a pioneering work in mental health advocacy, highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and proper care for those suffering from mental illnesses. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and don't forget to check out my other listings.

Price: 250.25 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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