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"New York Times bestselling author Ron Powers offers a searching, richly researched narrative of the social history of mental illness in America paired with the deeply personal story of his two sons' battles with schizophrenia. From the centuries of torture of "lunatiks" at Bedlam Asylum to the infamous eugenics era to the follies of the anti-psychiatry movement to the current landscape in which too many families struggle alone to manage afflicted...
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"A bold, expert, and actionable map for the re-invention of America's broken mental health care system As director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Thomas Insel was giving a presentation when the father of a boy with schizophrenia yelled from the back of the room, "Our house is on fire and you're telling me about the chemistry of the paint! What are you doing to put out the fire?" Dr. Insel knew in his heart that the answer was not...
6) Complex Pain
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This video segment puts a spotlight on complex regional pain syndrome: a condition where pain never goes away after an injury and even gets worse. The pain becomes a disease in its own right.
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Nowadays there's a pill for just about everything. And it seems the older you are, the more you take. Up to 40% of elderly people take five or more medications every day. In this video clip Dr. Maryanne Demasi investigates the phenomenon known as "polypharmacy", where patients are on multiple medications, some of which are doing more harm than good.
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It can be extremely hard to figure out what's going on in our own head when we're suffering. And it's even more difficult to know where to go for answers. This guide provides honest information about all the most common mental illnesses, along with useful worksheets and a self-assessment test. You'll also find tips on how to talk about your mental health with friends, family, and medical professionals, as well as guidance on finding help and other...
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A variety of expressive modalities are demonstrated in these vignettes, which have been excerpted from two films about dance and art therapy. In the first sequence, veteran movement therapist Norma Canner combines music, art, drama, and dance in a workshop for adult professionals. Activities progress through stages of spontaneous movement and vocalization, culminating in the drawing of full-body "masks" or outlines which each participant colors and...
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This work is about the art of living mentally well. Told through the first-hand experience of mental health advocate, activist and speaker Kevin Hines (who has bipolar disorder), the story is an honest account of the struggle to live mentally well, and teach others how to do the same. It educates the public about mental illness and helps anyone reading find hope in any situation.