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Preview
June 22, 2021
Mysteries of Mental Illness, airing on PBS in June 2021, 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.
Full Episodes
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
S2021E3
The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.
New Frontiers
S2021E4
Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.
Who’s Normal?
S2021E2
Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness....
Clips and Previews
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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