#116 What is Mental Illness?
Science for the People
English - June 10, 2011 04:00 - ★★★★★ - 174 ratingsSocial Sciences Science Health & Fitness Medicine science interview critical thinking bethany brookshire social justice technology rachelle Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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This week, it’s an hour on the brain, and the diseases and conditions unique to this amazing organ. We’re joined by Dr. Richard J. McNally, researcher in the psychology department at Harvard University, and author of What Is Mental Illness? And we’re joined by Maia Szalavitz, author and editor at Time.com’s Healthland blog, to discuss the chemistry and controversy of antidepressant medications.