Many family historians find gaps in their family trees. Someone may suddenly disappear for a period of time or permanently. There can be lots of explanations for these disappearances, but one of the more common is related to mental health conditions. Then, as now, some people had breakdowns in their health and needed space.
Often using the terminology of the times, Kathy Chater describes the history of how we have approached mental health conditions, from medieval times to the present day. Her aim is to help you find surviving medical records. Also included is a chapter on how to find out more about your ancestors who cared for and treated people with mental health conditions.
Author: Kathy Chater
Published: 2014