This work aims to instruct anyone caring for the mentally challenged to reach the highest standard of care. The writer directs attendants of mental hospitals in their duties and provides several tips for proper management. He talks about their duties to officers, each other, patients, and the institution. Contents include: Introduction The Nervous System and Some of its More Important Functions The Mind and Some of its Faculties Insanity; or, Disease of the Mind The Duties of an Attendant General Care of the Insane Care of the Violent Insane Care of the Homicidal and Suicidal Insane, and of Those Inclined to Acts of Violence Care of Some of the Common Mental States and the Accompanying Bodily Conditions Some of the Common Accidents among the Insane, and the Treatment of Emergencies Some Services Frequently Demanded of Attendants and How to do Them
