Lobotomy: A Dangerous Fad’s Lingering Effect on Mental Illness Treatment | Retro Report

Lobotomy, a surgical treatment used in psychiatry but discontinued in the 1950s, disrupted the way mental illness is treated. Lesson plan for educators: Sign up for a free Retro Report in the Classroom newsletter to receive free teacher resources: Browse through dozens more lesson plans and videos here: CONNECT WITH RETRO REPORT Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Retro Report in the Classroom: Retro Report Newsletter: Retro Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that injects context into today’s discussions of both current events and history. Learn more at .