Examining the Roots of Hypochondria (Mental Health Mondays)
Author Caroline Crampton joins us to discuss her book, A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria, as part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.
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Show Notes
In an age of Web MD, most of us have found ourselves anxiously Googling symptoms, and diagnosing ourselves with terrible ailments, even if we know it's a bad idea. A new book gets to the cultural, historical, and mental health roots of hypochondria. It's titled, A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria. Author Caroline Crampton joins us to discuss, and take calls, as part of our ongoing series, Mental Health Mondays.
*This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst.