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Mysteries of Mental Illness

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Matthew Rosenberg is having deep brain stimulation surgery to help his debilitating OCD condition. In three weeks he'll have another electrode implanted in the other side of his brain, followed by a separate surgery to put batteries in his chest to power the device. Will the groundbreaking surgery help him to manage his severe OCD? Initial signs are promising.

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Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.
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The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.
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Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness.
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Treatment of mental illness over history has been trial and error.
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