Watch

The Mysteries of Mental Illness

Cynthia Piltch and Electroconvulsive Therapy

Cynthia is turning to ECT, or Electroconvulsive Therapy, to manage her severe depression.

Fear and misunderstanding have created a stigma around ECT or Electroconvulsive Therapy, but today it’s done with targeted current, anesthesia, and muscle relaxants, making it much safer with fewer side effects. Cynthia has been hospitalized for depression five times and tried many treatments, with little success, before turning to ECT.

AIR DATE 6/23/21

Cynthia Piltch and Electroconvulsive Therapy

Cynthia Piltch and Electroconvulsive Therapy

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

New Frontiers in Mental Health Care Access

New Frontiers in Mental Health Care Access

Ginny Fuchs and OCD

Ginny Fuchs and OCD

Ryan Mains and PTSD

Ryan Mains and PTSD

Schizophrenia and Stigma

Schizophrenia and Stigma

Michael Walrond and Depression

Michael Walrond and Depression

What's Your Normal?

What's Your Normal?

Psychiatry and Homosexuality

Psychiatry and Homosexuality

Videos

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.

Broadcast Dates

This show is not scheduled to air soon.

Top