Johann Weyer

Johann Weyer was a 16th-century Dutch physician known for his compassionate approach to mental health. He challenged the common belief that mental illness was caused by demonic possession or moral failing. Instead, Weyer argued that mental disorders should be treated with understanding and medical care. His work was groundbreaking in promoting a more humane and scientific approach to mental health, emphasizing that such conditions are natural and should not be stigmatized. Weyer’s writings contributed to the early development of psychiatry, advocating for compassion and better treatment for those with mental illness.