Films for the Humanities and Sciences - The Torment of Schizophrenia

The Torment of Schizophrenia

Although one out of every hundred people in the world will likely wrestle with schizophrenia, the disease remains one of psychiatry’s greatest therapeutic challenges. Enhanced by computer animations of the brain, this poignant program uses several case studies and expert commentary to promote a better understanding of schizophrenia: its causes and warning signs, current treatments, and how it affects the lives of those who have it. The phases of a psychotic attack are described, and positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms are defined. In addition, approaches to mainstreaming patients are addressed. (53 minutes)

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Item#: BVL11024
Copyright date: ©2000
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-2330-1
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-8762-8


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