The Mentally Ill, Psychosurgery and Shock Treatment

Series: Escape from the Cage Series

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1959

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Description: Discusses and shows the use of psychosurgery and shock therapy in the treatment of the mentally ill. Outlines the development of psychosurgery, and electric shock therapy; points out the uses and dangers of both, and discusses their future utilization as treatments for mental illness. Features Dr. Walter Freeman and Dr. Douglas Goldman.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)


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