Dr Walter Freeman Has the Solution to Your Family Problems #lobotomy. Icepick lobotomies, also known as transorbital lobotomies, were a controversial surgical procedure developed in the mid-20th century to treat various mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders. The procedure involved inserting a sharp instrument, such as an icepick, into the eye socket and using it to sever connections in the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is involved in regulating emotions, behavior, and personality. While icepick lobotomies were initially hailed as a groundbreaking treatment for mental illness, their use quickly became associated with numerous ethical concerns and abuses. Here's how icepick lobotomies were performed unethically in an attempt to help patients become more docile and compliant: Lack of informed consent: In many cases, patients undergoing icepick lobotomies were not adequately informed of the risks, benefits, or alternatives to the procedure. Some patients, particularly those in psychiatric institutions or vulnerable populations, may have been coerced or pressured into undergoing the procedure without fully understanding its consequences. Experimental use: Icepick lobotomies were often performed as experimental procedures without sufficient scientific evidence to support their efficacy or safety. Physicians and surgeons, eager to find a quick and easy solution to complex mental health problems, sometimes used icepick lobotomies as a last resort treatment without proper oversight or ethical considerations. Overuse and indiscriminate application: Icepick lobotomies were performed on a wide range of patients, regardless of their specific diagnosis or prognosis. In some cases, the procedure was used as a means of controlling behavior or managing difficult patients in psychiatric institutions, rather than as a targeted treatment for severe mental illness. Severe and irreversible consequences: Icepick lobotomies often resulted in significant cognitive and emotional impairments, including personality changes, memory loss, intellectual deficits, and emotional blunting. While some patients experienced temporary relief from their symptoms, many others were left with permanent disabilities and diminished quality of life. #neuroscience #history

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