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When Medicine Got It Wrong

2009·Movie
54min

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How parents refused blame for causing schizophrenia

When Medicine Got it Wrong is the groundbreaking story of loving parents who rocked the halls of psychiatry, changing how we understand schizophrenia. In the 1970s, a small group of parents rebelled against then-popular psychiatric theories blaming schizophrenia on bad parenting. Their activism helped revolutionize treatment forever and their stories reveal the origins of the tragic state of mental health care today.
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Where can I stream When Medicine Got It Wrong legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When Medicine Got It Wrong worth watching?

87
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 8.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is When Medicine Got It Wrong?

0 h 54 min

When Medicine Got It Wrong runs 0 h 54 min.

What language is When Medicine Got It Wrong in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.