Mind Field

Season 2 Episode 6: The Power of Suggestion

Exactly how do placebos work? Researchers believe that, through the power of suggestion, placebos may unleash the power of our own subconscious minds to cure ourselves. I was honored to participate in McGill University’s groundbreaking study of an accessory-assisted placebo. Could a fake, non-functioning “Sham Brain Scanner” enable children with ADHD and other neurological conditions to alleviate their own symptoms?

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

3

Episodes:

24

Cast:

Michael Stevens

Quality:

HD

Duration:

30 min

First Air:

2017

Rating:

8.2