In the nineteenth-century United States, women diagnosed with hysteria and other nervous disorders were prescribed treatments including prolonged bed rest, all-milk diets, hydrotherapy, and electrical stimulation. This talk examines the cultural and economic forces behind these so-called cures while exploring how writers challenged prevailing ideas about health.
Period
Jul 16 2026
Event title
Nerd Nite
Event type
Other
Location
San Francisco, United States, CaliforniaShow on map