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Kay R. Jamison discusses her background from her book "An Unquiet Mind"

BROADCAST: Jan. 28, 1997 | DURATION: 00:53:22

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Synopsis

Depression, meds, psychiatry and being bi polar are all topics covered in Kay R. Jamison's book, "An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness." According to Jamison, being bi polar runs in one's family. It is in one's genes, as Jamison talks about her own personal battle with the disease. Jamison also reads passages from her book.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 28, 1997

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Education

People

Educators Medical personnel

Tags

Jamison, Kay R.---Interviews Jamison, Kay R. Unquiet mind. Jamison, Kay R.--Mental health. Manic-depressive persons--United States--Biography. Women college teachers--United States--Biography. Women physicians--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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