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  • The Tap Code

    Bob Shumaker, a former POW in Vietnam, describes how he and his fellow prisoners developed a social network that was crucial to their surviving three years in solitary confinement.

    They succeeded by creating a tap code that allowed them to communicate through their cell walls.


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  • Autism and Loneliness

    Jason, who suffers from Asperger's Syndrom, talks about his struggle to overcome his problems with social interactions.

     
     
    Autism and Loneliness
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  • Understanding PTSD

    What is PTSD? What are the symptoms of PTSD? and, Can PTSD be treated?

    Dr. Barbara Rothbaum addresses these questions and more.

     
     
    Understanding PTSD
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  • It's Just the Beginning

    When people watched the series they witnessed real stories exploring our pursuit of happiness. For the next two years, our campaign will continue to foster awareness, connections and dialogue. Explore our site to learn more, find wellness resources in your community and to connect with others like you.

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This Emotional Life is a co-production of the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. A Film by Kunhardt McGee Productions. ©/™ 2009 WGBH Educational Foundation and Vulcan Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This Web site was produced for PBS Online by Method.

Funding for This Emotional Life is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Public Television Viewers. Additional funding provided by the University of Phoenix and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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This Emotional Life: Premieres January 4, 2010