Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society Psychiatric Drugs
May 3, 2022
Explore the history and impact of psychiatric drugs, including antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Learn about the accidental discoveries that led to the creation of these drugs. Discover the connection between lithium and Seven Up and its effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder. Delve into the development and marketing of Caledimite, sodium flap roort, and valproic acid for bipolar disorder. Uncover the concept of 'mother's little helper' and the development of tranquilizers as a safer alternative. Reflect on the importance of mental health in a chaotic world and the need to prioritize global problems.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Origin and Impact of Psychotropic Drugs
02:02 • 13min
Lithium and its Connection to Seven Up
14:40 • 6min
Misconceptions about Depression and Teaser for Negative Consequences of Psychiatric Drugs
20:39 • 3min
Development and Marketing of Caledimite; Sodium Flap Roort: From Artificial Butter to Medical Treatment; Valproic Acid: Effects on Bipolar Disorder and Pregnant Women
23:47 • 6min
'Mother's Little Helper' and the Development of Tranquilizers
29:17 • 13min
The Importance of Mental Health in a Crazy World
41:54 • 4min