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Unchaining the Mind: Advances in Schizophrenia Research

In the late 1790s the young director of a Paris insane asylum prohibited the use of chains and shackles. Philippe Pinel’s decision is the first of many advances detailed in this program, which studies the history and physiology of schizophrenia, and illustrates current research aimed at finding a cure. Outlining the functions of neurotransmitters and the development of antipsychotic drugs, the video discusses newer medications and the importance of long-term care—with special attention to the "clubhouse" approach, including interviews with patients, psychiatrists, and mental health nurses. Cognitive therapy is also examined as a vital form of treatment. (36 minutes)

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Item#: FMK34261
Copyright date: ©2004
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-1128-9
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-1129-6


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