What are some issues the Dr Benjamin Rush sought to improve or reform?

Dr. Benjamin Rush sought to improve and reform various issues related to mental health, public health, and the treatment of diseases. He advocated for the humane treatment of individuals with mental illness and promoted the establishment of asylums. Additionally, Rush was a proponent of medical education reform, emphasizing the need for better training for physicians and the use of scientific methods in medicine. He also addressed issues such as the dangers of Alcoholism and the importance of vaccination.