1800-24, 20 minutes, 1997 This program opens in the emergency room of a large hospital where head injuries are an all-too-common problem. The importance of the brain is evident from the skill and technology employed in ensuring that any damage to it is minimized. The program provides a complete introduction...
1800-25, 56 minutes, 2003 How does the brain work, why does it break down, and how can it be healed? Doctors study the chronic psychological stress of modern living in light of the innate fight-or-flight mechanism. Request
1800-27, 85 minutes, 2005 Follow Jill as she attends her first conference on Tourette Syndrome and finds the acceptance she’s yearned for her entire life. Listen to a group of adults who speak candidly about their troubles and triumphs while living with the disorder. Request
1800-28, 47 minutes Monkey See Productions, 2000 In this video, six individuals of different ages and backgrounds candidly describe the impact bipolar disorder has had on their lives and the strategies they have learned for dealing with it. Request
1800-29, 56 minutes, 2004 Through personal stories of three young people, this compelling documentary traces the journey of depression, from early signs and symptoms, to assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The documentary also helps shatter some stereotypes. Request
1800-30, 56 minutes, 2004 Psychosis is a brain disorder where an individual experiences some loss of contact with reality. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and disorganized thoughts and speech. Three people share their personal stories: Amanda, 16, Max, 12, and Tara, 18. Request
1800-31, 56 minutes, 2004 Through interviews with experts and three young people, this compelling documentary outlines the causes, symptoms and treatments for anxiety disorders and emphasizes the importance of early identification and intervention. In all of these stories there is hope. Request
1800-32, 13 minutes, 2005 Women who experience postpartum mood disorders can feel that they are all alone, but postpartum depression actually may affect as many as one in five new mothers. This quiet, thoughtful documentary stresses that PPD can happen to any new mother, but that it can be managed....
1800-33, 30 minutes, 2002 At 19, Duncan McKinley was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. He made researching TS his life path. He’s come to understand that his strange ticks are release triggers for the high energy charging through him. He is in nationwide demand for his workshops that enlighten, entertain and...
1800-34, 70 minutes, 2001 This DVD documents the personal stories of several individuals who fight to survive a war inside their minds. Their stories reveal a deeper aspect to the disorder, which goes beyond the constant hand washing, door locking and other repetitive acts typically associated with OCD. Request
