Why Did I Go Mad? | Horizon

Following three people living with voices, hallucinations and paranoia to explore what causes them, examining the impact of social, biological and environmental influences.

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  • Clip length: 59'18''
  • Broadcast year: 2017
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  • Psychology | The medical model | Brain abnormality as an explanation of mental illness
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Horizon
  • Series: 2017
  • Episode: Why Did I Go Mad?
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