Mental Health: Has the New Freedom Really Worked? (1964)

An examination of the stresses and successes resulting from the 1959 Mental Health Act, exploring mental health and current services which include changes moving towards voluntary treatment and care within the community. First broadcast as part of The Human Side series.

Reporter: James Douglas Henry

Directed and produced by Paul Bonner

Duration: 41 minutes

Suggested credit: Mental Health: Has the New Freedom Really Worked? (1964) © BBC Archive