Summary Examines the strange and terrible history of mental illness; from trepanning, the first known surgical procedure used to release 'demons' from the skull; to modern remedies such as Prozac, the wonder drug for depression. Also a visit to an ancient Belgium town with a history of sanctuary for those suffering from mental illness; it gives a modern diagnosis for a Roman megalomaniac, it details the fascinating and morbid origins of lobotomy treatment, and shows what the inside of Bedlam was really like.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Jim Cissell C.J. Peters James Brown Renato Sabattini
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : New Zealand
Official sites : Official website
Language : English
Production companies : NHNZ Worldwide Discovery Health Channel
Summary Examines the strange and terrible history of mental illness; from trepanning, the first known surgical procedure used to release 'demons' from the skull; to modern remedies such as Prozac, the wonder drug for depression. Also a visit to an ancient Belgium town with a history of sanctuary for those suffering from mental illness; it gives a modern diagnosis for a Roman megalomaniac, it details the fascinating and morbid origins of lobotomy treatment, and shows what the inside of Bedlam was really like.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : New Zealand
Official sites : Official website
Language : English
Production companies : NHNZ Worldwide Discovery Health Channel
