Back from Madness: The Struggle for Sanity (1996)

09/17/1996 (US) • 54m

Documentary

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

schizophrenia

obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd)

mental illness

bipolar disorder

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