Season 2021: 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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Mysteries of Mental Illness

Evil or Illness

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

Evil or Illness

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Mysteries of Mental Illness

Who’s Normal?

Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness.

Who’s Normal?

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Mysteries of Mental Illness

The Rise and Fall of the Asylum

The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.

The Rise and Fall of the Asylum

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Mysteries of Mental Illness

New Frontiers

Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.

New Frontiers