The Lobotomy
About the Episode
In 1936, neurologist Walter Freeman performed the first lobotomy in the U.S. It was widely seen as a miraculous intervention and a solution to saving some of the half-million mentally ill patients languishing in asylum 'hell holes'. The procedure soon became widespread and was even used for a member of the Kennedy family. But many lobotomies were performed on patients against their will.
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Dr. Igda Martinez | Decolonizing Mental Health
Dr. Igda Martinez is dedicated to empowering unhoused people and breaking stereotypes.3:24 -
Rosalba Calleros & Alan Alfaro | Decolonizing Mental Health
A mother's struggle to find adequate mental healthcare for her son with a disability.5:22 -
Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi | Decolonizing Mental Health
Dr. Keshavarzi is building psychological treatment processes around faith-based concepts.4:03 -
Adriana Alejandre | Decolonizing Mental Health
Adriana Alejandre decides to change the way the Latinx community views mental healthcare.4:17 -
Shelby Rowe | Decolonizing Mental Health
Struggle against a culture that robs Native people of their identity and sense of self.4:55 -
Drs. Fosters-Circle of Life | Decolonizing Mental Health
Native psychologists push for a move away from self and into the circularity of nature.3:24 -
Drs. Fosters-Modern Warrior | Decolonizing Mental Health
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Linh An and Sharyn Luo | Decolonizing Mental Health
A good mental health treatment process must include families and friends.5:14 -
Kelvin Nguyen | Decolonizing Mental Health
Kelvin Nguyen unlearns shame and embraces therapy to help himself and others.4:00
