Psychotherapeutic agents were first introduced in which decade?

The introduction of psychotherapeutic agents can be traced back to the 1950s. This decade marked the beginning of modern psychopharmacology, with the discovery and use of medications such as chlorpromazine, which became widely recognized for its effects on psychotic disorders. The development of such agents revolutionized the treatment of mental health conditions, providing new avenues for managing symptoms and improving the quality of life for many patients.

During this period, there was significant research into the biochemical mechanisms of mental health disorders, leading to a focus on pharmacological interventions that would go on to shape psychiatric practice. The subsequent decades continued to see advancements and more medications being developed, but the foundational psychotherapeutic agents that began transforming treatment approaches were indeed introduced in the 1950s.