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Sherwin Nuland y la terapia de electroshock

El cirujano y escritor Sherwin Nuland analiza el desarrollo de la terapia de electroshock como cura para la depresión severa y de riesgo vital, incluyendo la suya propia. Una charla conmovedora sobre alivio, redención y segundas oportunidades.

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El cirujano y escritor Sherwin Nuland analiza el desarrollo de la terapia de electroshock como cura para la depresión severa y de riesgo vital, incluyendo la suya propia. Una charla conmovedora sobre alivio, redención y segundas oportunidades.

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A practicing surgeon for three decades, Sherwin Nuland witnessed life and death in every variety. Then he turned to writing, exploring what there is to people beyond just anatomy.