Lesson Plan: Lobotomy – A Dangerous Fad’s Lingering Effects on Mental Illness
Grades 10-12
Scientists have studied the brain for centuries, yet understanding remains elusive, particularly when it comes to treatments for people with severe mental illness. Solutions have included lobotomy, pharmaceuticals and, more recently, an understanding of the brain through technology. As scientists around the world advance the study of the human brain, this lesson explores the ways humans have attempted to treat mental illness throughout history and the importance of protecting vulnerable people.
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