Most Disturbing Psychiatric Treatments In Human History

Hydrotherapy

Based on the article from Mental Floss, there are several approaches with regard to hydrotherapy as a way to treat mental illness. There were most warm, tiring baths for hyperactive patients. For lethargic patients, stimulating sprays were done. However, some physicians had more enthusiastic approach to hydrotherapy such as “mummifying the patient in towels soaked in ice-cold water.”