What was the first mental health drug? Uncovering the Dawn of Psychopharmacology
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The synthesis of chlorpromazine in 1950 marked the beginning of modern psychopharmacology, transforming mental healthcare forever [1.2.3]. Before its discovery, treatments for severe mental illness were often drastic and included insulin shock therapy, sensory deprivation, and lobotomies [1.5.6]. So, **what was the first mental health drug** and how did it change everything?
