diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/spellbook.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/spellbook.dm
index 7940d5a24ff..0c190100364 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/spellbook.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/equipment/spellbook.dm
@@ -532,12 +532,12 @@
 	if(times>0)
 		. += "You cast it [times] times.<br>"
 	return .
-	
+
 /datum/spellbook_entry/summon/curse_of_madness
 	name = "Curse of Madness"
 	desc = "Curses the station, warping the minds of everyone inside, causing lasting traumas. Warning: this spell can affect you if not cast from a safe distance."
 	cost = 4
-	
+
 /datum/spellbook_entry/summon/curse_of_madness/Buy(mob/living/carbon/human/user, obj/item/spellbook/book)
 	SSblackbox.record_feedback("tally", "wizard_spell_learned", 1, name)
 	active = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/spells/spell_types/curse.dm b/code/modules/spells/spell_types/curse.dm
index 31ef5c6f53d..fdb6c42fc5a 100644
--- a/code/modules/spells/spell_types/curse.dm
+++ b/code/modules/spells/spell_types/curse.dm
@@ -4,26 +4,34 @@
 		message_admins("[ADMIN_LOOKUPFLW(user)] sent a curse of madness with the message \"[message]\"!")
 		log_game("[key_name(user)] sent a curse of madness with the message \"[message]\"!")
 
-	for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H in GLOB.player_list)
+	for(var/M in GLOB.player_list)
 		var/turf/T = get_turf(H)
+		if(M.stat == DEAD || isobserver(M))
+			to_chat(H, "A dark breeze whispers, \"<span class='hypnophrase'>[message]</span>\" into every ear...</span>")
+			continue
+
+		if(!ishuman(M))
+			continue
+
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
 		if(T && !is_station_level(T.z))
 			continue
-		if(H.stat == DEAD)
-			continue
 		if(H.anti_magic_check(TRUE, FALSE))
+			to_chat(H, "<span class='notice'>You have a strange feeling for a moment, but then it passes.</span>")
 			continue
 		if(istype(H.get_item_by_slot(SLOT_HEAD), /obj/item/clothing/head/foilhat))
+			to_chat(H, "<span class='warning'>Your protective headgear successfully deflects mind controlling brainwaves!</span>")
 			continue
 		H.playsound_local(H,'sound/hallucinations/veryfar_noise.ogg',40,1)
 		to_chat(H, "<span class='hypnophrase'>[message]</span>")
 		to_chat(H, "<span class='warning'>Your mind shatters!</span>")
 		switch(rand(1,10))
 			if(1 to 3)
-				H.gain_trauma(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MILD, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
-				H.gain_trauma(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MILD, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
+				H.gain_trauma_type(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MILD, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
+				H.gain_trauma_type(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MILD, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
 			if(4 to 6)
-				H.gain_trauma(BRAIN_TRAUMA_SEVERE, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
+				H.gain_trauma_type(BRAIN_TRAUMA_SEVERE, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
 			if(7 to 8)
-				H.gain_trauma(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MAGIC, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
+				H.gain_trauma_type(BRAIN_TRAUMA_MAGIC, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
 			if(9 to 10)
-				H.gain_trauma(BRAIN_TRAUMA_SPECIAL, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)
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+				H.gain_trauma_type(BRAIN_TRAUMA_SPECIAL, TRAUMA_RESILIENCE_LOBOTOMY)