DIGNITY 2: THE HUMAN SIDE OF MENTAL ILLNESS

1800-62, 52 minutes, 2009 A Study of Schizophrenia, documents the impact and stress on mentally ill residents and staff members when the Mercer Inn, an all-women facility, has to close for budgetary reasons, and most of the women are forced to move in with residents of the Summit Inn. We...

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UNDERSTANDING BIPOLAR DISORDER AND ADDICTION

1800-64, 19 minutes, 1995 Explains the different aspects of bipolar disorder, such as mania and depression, and explores how the disorder interacts with chemical dependency. Provides clear descriptions of major symptoms, causes, and the recovery programs that help clients accept their dual disorder and develop a recovery program of their...

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MENTAL HEALTH AND THE HUMAN MIND VIDEO CLIPS

1800-67, 51 minutes, 2007 This collection of 34 video clips takes a close look at mental health and the human mind. Aspects of chronic stress, sleep disorders, seasonal affective disorder, depression, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia are covered, along with insights into brain architecture and the psychological benefits...

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THE MEDICATED CHILD

1800-69, 60 minutes, PBS, 2008 As the debate over medicating children continues to grow, FRONTLINE confronts psychiatrists, researchers, and government regulators about the risks and benefits of prescription drugs for troubled children. Request

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SERIOUSLY STRESSED

1800-70, 46 minutes, 2006; In this program, an immunologist, a psychiatrist, a mental skills coach lay bare the symptoms of chronic stress, the negative impact on the body of continual exposure to adrenalin and cortisol, and biological and psychological factors that vulnerability to overstressing. Request

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ADULT ADHD: Regaining Focus

1800-71, 30 minutes, 2007; Once thought to be just a childhood issue, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not diagnosed in many stages of life, and affects men and women equally. Patients describe how ADHD has negatively impacted their personal and professional lives. Request

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