The patients in the mental hospital could be described as loony, but the doctors tried to treat them as normal human beings with normal problems in order to try to help them get better.
To behave in a wild and uncontrolled way as a result of something unexpected happening.
Lewd, coarse, and obscene, but in a humorous way.
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
ADJECTIVE
Berserk - To behave in a wild and uncontrolled way as a result of something unexpected happening.
When Anne found out that she had lost all her money as a result of stock fraud, she went berserk, running around the house, screaming and breaking dishes.