The New Frontiers -
the mysteries of mental illness

Look at today's most cutting-edge treatments, based on the latest understanding of mental illness, with profiles of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery, infusions of ketamine and modern electro-convulsive therapy.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 104

About The Mysteries of Mental Illness:

Throughout history, we've grappled with difficult questions about mental illness: What causes it? How can it be treated? Explore the evolution of understanding and the dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness.

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