"I thought I'd pass along this public service announcement because I think it does an effective job of addressing the stigma of mental illness.Also the stories associated with it address the stigma and personalize the experience of mental illness. I have students watch this and we discuss it in class--particularly the idea of 'labeling'."
"Started in 1999, the psychmovies.com website has grown to include hundreds of films which deal with the portrayal of mental illness and its treatment. Some contain characters with mental disorders, some include mental health professionals, and others reflect dysfunctional family relationships. The accuracy of portrayal varies."
The New Asylums (Frontline, 2004. Click the "Watch the full program online" link.)
"America's severely mentally ill, who once would have been in state psychiatric hospitals, are now in state prisons. Why is this happening? And what is mental health care like behind bars? Frontline goes deep inside Ohio's prison system to examine a troubling and growing issue." The video is divided into 5 chapters making it easy to show just part in class.
The Released (Frontline, 2009. Click the "Watch the full show online" link.)
"A rare and intimate look into the lives of mentally ill offenders struggling to make it on the outside. This year alone, hundreds of thousands of prisoners with serious mental illnesses will be released into communities across America. Within 18 months, nearly two-thirds will be re-arrested." This show is a follow-up to The New Asylums.
Mindstorm (Simulated auditory and visual hallucinations from Janssen Pharmaceuticals.)
"This experience simulates a severe episode of auditory and visual hallucinations and may be disturbing to some people. If you anticipate being disturbed by it, become so during viewing or believe it will disturb you after viewing, you should consider not participating or immediately discontinue viewing if you become uncomfortable during the experience."
"Through glimpses of the original theories of Philippe Pinel, this program explores the biological and psychological components of mental illness, as well as the role of genetics and cultural factors. It also takes a closer look at a few of the major mental illnesses like depression, neurosis, manic-depressive disorders, and schizophrenia."
Thirteen videos. "See how people with diagnosed psychological disorders actually behave. Case studies, enriched with commentary from experts, help demystify the biological, psychological, and environmental causes of dysfunctional behavior. The series explores current theory and practice in the treatment of the mentally ill, covering the multiple approaches that prevail in the field today. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter."
"At TED's Full Spectrum Auditions, comedian Joshua Walters, who's bipolar, walks the line between mental illness and mental 'skillness.' In this funny, thought-provoking talk, he asks: What's the right balance between medicating craziness away and riding the manic edge of creativity and drive?" (Length: 6 mins.)
"Stanford Professor Robert Sapolsky, posits that depression is the most damaging disease that you can experience. Right now it is the number four cause of disability in the US and it is becoming more common. Sapolsky states that depression is as real of a biological disease as is diabetes." (Nov 10, 2009)
Stephen Wiltshire, who has autism, draws Rome after a 45-minute helicopter ride over the city. For more information about Stephen, visit his website. (Thanks to Miguel Roig via TIPS for this video.)
Robert Gupta, violinist with the LA Philharmonic, talks about a violin lesson he once gave to a brilliant, schizophrenic musician -- and what he learned.
Eating Disorders: Fighting Stigma with Science by Jane Cawley
Brief description of symptoms and risk factors of eating disorders, as well as an overview of family and genetic studies and future directions for research on biological contributions to eating disorder risks.
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