1802-1887: Dorothea Dix - Dix was a teacher who witnessed the beating of mentally ill patients and as a result was moved to campaign on their behalf. After undertaking a survey of all the mental health facilities in Massachusetts, Dix recommended an improvement plan that was accepted by the state. Dix would go on to continue her advocacy for the mentally ill, becoming a figure that fought for them in an era when they were often maligned. (1 ene 1802 año – 1 ene 1887 año)
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1 ene 1802 año
1 ene 1887 año
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