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Hidden Valley Road

Inside the Mind of an American Family
Book • 2020
Hidden Valley Road tells the true story of the Galvin family, a large family of twelve children, six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia.

The book explores the family's struggles, the historical context of mental health treatment, and the significant role the Galvins played in genetic research on schizophrenia.

It delves into the era of institutionalization, lobotomy, and the search for genetic markers, offering a comprehensive and compassionate look at the family's legacy of suffering, love, and hope.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Derek Thompson
while discussing the concept of sensory gating.
101 - From Solitude to Social Fitness: Rethinking Connection in the 21st Century (with Derek Thompson)
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Amber Hill
while discussing the impact of high-potency THC products on teenagers.
117. Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: A Mother’s Story of Love and Loss - Tara Couture of Slowdown Farmstead
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Hanne Tidnam
as a book that follows the Galvin family's experience with schizophrenia.
The Story of Schizophrenia

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