I think the dark history of psychiatry is intentionally swept under the rug, mostly for altruistic reasons--much like a lot of the horrific things done to people were for altruistic reasons.
Admitting to electro shock, insulin shock, lobotomization, and assorted other treatments that probably weren't quite as bad as those first three but were still hugely traumatic, isn't the best way to convince people to seek treatment now.
"Come see us about your anxiety, depression, or PTSD! We haven't routinely accidentally killed or intentionally brain damaged people for several decades!" isn't the best sales pitch.
I'll admit I haven't read the fic yet. If I think it's going to be anything other than domestic/happy/fluff, I try to wait until all the chapters are out. I can't handle distressing stuff piecemeal.
no subject
Admitting to electro shock, insulin shock, lobotomization, and assorted other treatments that probably weren't quite as bad as those first three but were still hugely traumatic, isn't the best way to convince people to seek treatment now.
"Come see us about your anxiety, depression, or PTSD! We haven't routinely accidentally killed or intentionally brain damaged people for several decades!" isn't the best sales pitch.
I'll admit I haven't read the fic yet. If I think it's going to be anything other than domestic/happy/fluff, I try to wait until all the chapters are out. I can't handle distressing stuff piecemeal.