"Prairie madness" is a historical term that was used in the 19th century to describe a set of psychological conditions or mental health issues that were thought to affect settlers in the American West, particularly those living on the frontier. The term was most commonly associated with the experiences of individuals who faced the physical and psychological challenges of isolation, harsh living conditions, and the demands of frontier life. Symptoms attributed to prairie madness included depression, anxiety, hysteria, and other emotional disturbances.
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