Is there a specific region in the West you're referring to from a specific time period? It's difficult to provide a generalized answer because "The West" encompasses a large area and different cultures' religious and political practices had a lot to do with their reaction to someone suffering from a psychological abnormality.

Is there a specific region in the West you're referring to from a specific time period? It's difficult to provide a generalized answer because "The West" encompasses a large area and different cultures' religious and political practices had a lot to do with their reaction to someone suffering from a psychological abnormality.