Mysteries of Mental Illness

Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.

Episodes

  • New Frontiers: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    New Frontiers

    S2021 Ep4 |
    Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.
  • The Rise and Fall of the Asylum: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Rise and Fall of the Asylum

    S2021 Ep3 |
    The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.
  • Who’s Normal?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Who’s Normal?

    S2021 Ep2 |
    Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness.
  • Evil or Illness: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Evil or Illness

    S2021 Ep1 |
    Treatment of mental illness over history has been trial and error.

Specials

  • Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Dr. Keshavarzi is building psychological treatment processes around faith-based concepts.
  • Dr. Igda Martinez | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Dr. Igda Martinez | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Dr. Igda Martinez is dedicated to empowering unhoused people and breaking stereotypes.
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    Marià Baig & Hooman Keshavarzi | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Marià Baig felt seen and heard once she found a faith-centered therapy service.
  • Rosalba Calleros & Alan Alfaro | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Rosalba Calleros & Alan Alfaro | Decolonizing Mental Health

    A mother's struggle to find adequate mental healthcare for her son with a disability.
  • Adriana Alejandre | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Adriana Alejandre | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Adriana Alejandre decides to change the way the Latinx community views mental healthcare.
  • Drs. Fosters-Circle of Life | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Drs. Fosters-Circle of Life | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Native psychologists push for a move away from self and into the circularity of nature.
  • Shelby Rowe | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Shelby Rowe | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Struggle against a culture that robs Native people of their identity and sense of self.
  • Drs. Fosters-Modern Warrior | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Drs. Fosters-Modern Warrior | Decolonizing Mental Health

    Those leaving the reservation for higher education have tools to protect their community.
  • Linh An and Sharyn Luo | Decolonizing Mental Health: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Linh An and Sharyn Luo | Decolonizing Mental Health

    A good mental health treatment process must include families and friends.

About Mysteries of Mental Illness

Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society. The four-part series traces the evolution of this complex topic from its earliest days to present times. It explores dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness and gives voice to contemporary Americans across a spectrum of experiences.

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