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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.

Dr. Keshavarzi is building psychological treatment processes around faith-based concepts.
Dr. Igda Martinez is dedicated to empowering unhoused people and breaking stereotypes.
A mother's struggle to find adequate mental healthcare for her son with a disability.
Funding for Mysteries of Mental Illness is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Johnson & Johnson, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, and Draper, and through the support of PBS viewers.
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Today, with cutting-edge treatments for mental illness, the biggest battle is inclusion.
The fascinating story behind the rise and fall of the mental asylum in the United States.
Treatment of mental illness over history has been trial and error.
Science and societal factors shape ever-shifting definitions of mental health and illness.
Extras
Adriana Alejandre decides to change the way the Latinx community views mental healthcare.
Struggle against a culture that robs Native people of their identity and sense of self.
Native psychologists push for a move away from self and into the circularity of nature.
Those leaving the reservation for higher education have tools to protect their community.
A good mental health treatment process must include families and friends.
Anthropologist Linh An calls for a just mental healthcare system that dismantles racism.
Kelvin Nguyen unlearns shame and embraces therapy to help himself and others.
Well-known in his community, Paul Hoang is teaching people empathetic mental healthcare.
Natasha Stovall’s centering of whiteness aims to cure psychiatry’s colorblindness.
A look at today’s most cutting-edge treatments for the mentally ill.