Philippe Pinel

Philippe Pinel

Born in April of 1745, Philippe Pinel was a French physician, specifically in psychology. He helped to pioneer the developmental of a humane treatment of patients in the 'lunatic' asylums. He helped to abolish the physical restraints of patients change their treatment to a more human approach. He also created what he called traitment morale. He is also referred to as "The Father of modern psychiatry". 

Works Cited:

Gittelman, Martin. “The French Mental Health System.” International Journal of Mental Health, vol. 38, no. 4, 2009, pp. 5–24. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/41345299. Accessed 13 Dec. 2023.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Pinel

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Spring 1745 to Autumn 1826