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Diagnosing Mental Illness Through Neuroimaging Scans

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Diagnosing Mental Illness Through Neuroimaging Scans
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To treat a broken arm or leg, doctors typically take an X-ray and can see the problem. But to treat a mental health issue, doctors typically don't take a picture of the brain. One doctor is trying to change that with a controversial brain scan. VOA's Carolyn Presutti explains.

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