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The Institute for the
History of Psychiatry

The Institute for the History of Psychiatry has a major commitment to the collection and preservation of materials documenting the history of psychiatry reflected in the Oskar Diethelm Library. This is one of the great libraries in the world with a rich collection of historical documents and materials related to psychiatry. Many areas of psychiatry are considered in the History of Psychiatry Seminars, the longest running such series in the nation with participants from many institutions.

Use the link at the right to learn more about the history of psychiatry and the Oskar Diethelm Library.