Originally published in 1933, this book provides a historical perspective on early efforts to improve mental health in the United States. The authors explore various approaches to the treatment and prevention of mental illness, and highlight the urgent need for greater public awareness and support for those suffering from mental health issues.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.