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In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind

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Martin Sixsmith examines what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.

Martin Sixsmith presents a history of psychology and seeks to understand what makes us think, feel and act the way we do.

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In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind: The Snake Pit

30/04/2014

The Snake Pit

BBC Radio 4 Extra - In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind, The Snake Pit

Psychoses, neuroses and their manifestation in popular culture.

Martin Sixsmith examines mental disturbance, psychoses and neuroses, and their manifestation in popular culture. From April 2014.

Martin talks to clinical psychologist Vaughan Bell about different forms of mental disturbance - psychoses and neuroses - and their manifestation in popular culture, including the Polanski film Rosemary's Baby and the poetry of Spike Milligan. And he meets Dolly Sen, a film-maker who's experienced psychosis for most of her life.

Producer: Alan Hall
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