This episode we are celebrating Halloween by covering the horrific past of mental health treatments, including lobotomies, shock therapies, exorcisms, and more! Not for the faint of heart! And we also learn about the torpedo fish.

The History of Inhumane Mental Health Treatments

Mental Health Treatment: Past and Present

What is a Torpedo Fish?
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