Before it Had a Name
Before It Had a Name explores the history behind mental health diagnoses like ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Each episode traces how culture, science, and society shaped the labels we use to understand the human mind today. Hosted by mental health counselor and broadcaster Jon Watkins, this narrative podcast examines what existed before diagnosis, and how changing language continues to shape how we see ourselves and others.
Before it Had a Name
Before It Had a Name — Official Trailer
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Before It Had a Name explores the history behind mental health diagnoses like ADHD, depression, anxiety, and trauma. In this trailer, you’ll hear what the show is about and why the experiences we recognize today existed long before they had names. Hosted by mental health counselor Jon Watkins, this narrative podcast examines how culture, science, and society have shaped our understanding of the human mind.
Before It Had a Name explores the history of mental health diagnoses and the stories behind the labels.
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