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I think it could also be related to diagnosing these issues. Nobody knew about depression in the 17th century, so nobody was diagnosed with it. As time goes on,
by Harmohit 2y ago
I think it could also be related to diagnosing these issues. Nobody knew about depression in the 17th century, so nobody was diagnosed with it. As time goes on, more and more people in different parts of the world have access to the facilities required for getting diagnosed with a mental illness.
- nradov 2y agoThey knew about depression in the 17th century but called it by different names such as "melancholia". And they thought it was caused by an imbalance in the humours rather than something in the brain.