Movies and mental illness
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Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being
Movies are a powerful and enjoyable medium for learning. This book shows exactly how to use film to learn about the concepts and the real-life benefits of positive psychology, both for self-improvement and in classes or seminars.
Used in top counseling, psychology, and social work programs, CURRENT PSYCHOTHERAPIES is the ideal resource to not only help you excel in the course, but also to learn, compare, and apply the major systems of psychotherapy in a way that will be meaningful in your own practice. Each contributor is either an originator or a leading proponent of one of the systems, and each presents the basic principles of the system in a clear and straightforward manner, discussing it in the context of the other systems. Theory chapters include a case example that guides you through the problem, evaluation, treatment, and follow-up process. Accompanying CURRENT PSYCHOTHERAPIES is CASE STUDIES IN PSYCHOTHERAPY, each case demonstrates the basic techniques and methods of the theory being illustrated. This edition retains classic case studies by Harold Mosak, Carl Rogers, Albert Ellis, Arnold Lazarus, and Peggy Papp.
This popular and critically acclaimed text utilizes movies to explore mental illness and has been fully updated with DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnoses. It features numerous evocative frame grabs, a comprehensive film index, "Authors' Picks," a sample syllabus, and more international films and shorts. Films serve as a powerful tool for understanding mental illness and psychopathology, making this resource invaluable for students and professionals in psychology, psychiatry, social work, medicine, nursing, counseling, literature, media studies, and anyone interested in mental health. Written by experienced clinicians and film enthusiasts, this text is recognized for its engaging approach to learning about psychopathology. The updated edition maintains core clinical chapters that include fabricated case histories and Mini-Mental State Examinations, along with movie synopses and discussions to facilitate understanding of key mental health disorders. Each chapter features Critical Thinking Questions, "Authors' Picks" (Top 10 Films), essential reading recommendations, and group discussion topics. Additional features include a full film index, a sample course syllabus, ratings for around 1,500 films, and intriguing appendices covering topics like "Top 50 Heroes and Villains," misconceptions about mental illness in films, and listings of notable awards.