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GUESS AGAIN, GRANDPA!: Don’t lock me up in a mental institution

Guess Again, Grandpa! is a brand new column by Rachel Wong. Each week Rachel argues against her grandfather's perspectives, presenting insights into the differences between generations. Check back every week for new content! [dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving a conversation about mental health can be difficult, especially if those involved are uneducated or have preconceived notions on the issue. Hypotheses about why people suffered from mental illness have varied throughout history — from being possessed by demons to having your mind taken away — and treatment has ranged from eating a strictly vegetarian diet to not having treatment at all. By the 1960s, a wave…

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