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Cecilia's Story
June 22, 2021
Cecilia McGough has struggled with hallucinations since she was a little kid. Growing up in a religious community she hid what she was going through, fearing it was some kind of punishment. Even as a young adult, while making a name for herself in astrophysics, she couldn't escape the stigma of her illness, even in mental health settings.
Full Episodes
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
June 23, 2021
The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.
New Frontiers
June 23, 2021
Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.
Who’s Normal?
June 22, 2021
Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness....
Clips and Previews
Preview
June 22, 2021
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
Who's Normal?
June 22, 2021
What is mental illness and who's normal? This clip considers how we define these queries.
Dr. Vivian Jackson | Decolonizing Mental Health
June 21, 2021
Dr. Vivian Jackson’s 6 As and how they tackle the many disparities of mental healthcare....
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