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Online conspiracy theories led man to mental health crisis

Season 2023 Episode 37 | 4m 17s

David Morrill of Portland, Oregon, was involved in conspiracy theory communities online until a mental health crisis forced him to confront his beliefs. He talked with his father about how he found his way back to reality. Their conversation is part of our Student Reporting Labs series on misinformation, "Moments of Truth."

Online conspiracy theories led man to mental health crisis
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