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Mysteries of Mental Illness

A PTSD Diagnosis

Until recently, very little was known about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). With new technologies, such as brain imaging, scientists have begun to search for trauma's biological fingerprints, and it's become clear that experience can produce physical changes in us. Advances in the biology of the disease, and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, are helping many patients to cope with their PTSD.

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Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.
The Rise and Fall of the Asylum
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The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.
Who’s Normal?
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Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness.
Evil or Illness
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Treatment of mental illness over history has been trial and error.
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