Specialist hospitals such as Bethlem Royal Hospital in London were built in medieval Europe from the 13th century to treat mental disorders .
Specialist hospitals such as Bethlem Royal Hospital in London were were used only as custodial institutions and did not provide any type of treatment .
Specialist hospitals such as Bethlem Royal Hospital in London were built in medieval Europe from the 13th century to treat mental disorders , but were used only as custodial institutions and did not provide any type of treatment .