Conquering schizophrenia: Switzerland has made many contributions to the growing awareness of schizophrenia. The company Sandoz in Basel discovered the first psychotropic drug, while Zurich's Burgholzli clinic opened new avenues of psychotherapy.

Swiss NewsNbr. 2005, January 2005

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Conquering schizophrenia: Switzerland has made many contributions to the growing awareness of schizophrenia. The company Sandoz in Basel discovered the first psychotropic drug, while Zurich's Burgholzli clinic opened new avenues of psychotherapy.

During the whole 19th century, most insane asylums looked like visions from hell. Since the inmates, during their psychotic fits, might howl, smash furniture and assault the wardens, they were treated like wild beasts or worse.

In 1920, the German book 'Life Unworthy of Life' caused the death...

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