Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity

Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity (1996)

September 17th, 19960h 54min

Documentary
60%

Overview

In part of the HBO's America Undercover series, this documentary provides an insider's view of mental illness, and the use of psychotropic drugs to alleviate some of its symptoms. Tracks the odyssey of four psychiatric patients, beginning with their arrival at Massachusetts General Hospital and the affiliated Lindemann Center, revealing their personal struggles and inner strength as they enter the world of psychiatric treatment to seek relief from insanity.


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