18 September 2025

Why Medieval Mental Health Was Better Than Ours

Because they were Catholics! Studies show that believers have better mental health than non-believers.


Are we really more advanced than medieval people when it comes to mental health? In this video, I explore how medieval society—despite war, plagues, and harsh living conditions—may have actually fostered better mental well-being than our modern, overstimulated world. 📜 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Were Medieval People Mentally Healthier? 00:55 – Medieval Living Was Good for Mental Health 03:35 – How Medieval People Got Their News 04:56 – How Mental Illness Was Viewed & Treated 07:16 – The Legal System Recognized the Mentally Ill 07:47 – What Can We Learn from Medieval Mental Health?

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