Understanding mental illness and schizophrenia

Krichmar, Perry. (Added Author). Sherven, Trisha. (Added Author). Cash, Ralph E. (Added Author). Casey, Daniel E., 1947- (Added Author). Kane, John M., 1945- (Added Author). Hennekens, Charles H. (Added Author). Hennekens, Alissa R. (Added Author). Rasgon, Natalie L. (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Host, Perry Krichmar. Correspondents: Julie Donaldson, Carlos Baine. Interviewees: Ralph Eugene Cash, Daniel E. Casey, John M. Kane, Charles H. Hennekens, Alissa R. Hennekens, Natalie Rasgon. (Cast).

Summary: Although mental illnesses severely affect thoughts, moods, and coping abilities, a fulfilling life is still possible for people who face those challenges. Outlining the symptoms and possible causes of schizophrenia, clinical depression, and bipolar disorder, this program explores various treatment options and identifies ways that patients can achieve personal independence. Real-world success stories are featured, emphasizing the importance of support from family and friends, as well as the vital role that medication and therapy play. A detailed discussion of meds developed during the 1990s sheds light on their improvements over previous drugs, as well as concerns about their side effects.

Record details

ISBN: 1421343436
ISBN: 9781421343433
Physical Description: dvd
videodisc
1 videodisc (27 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2006, c2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from DVD surface and Films for the Humanities & Sciences website. "Brought to you by GlaxoSmithKline and by GE Medical Systems" Originally broadcast as a segment of: Healthy body, healthy mind.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Executive producers: Ed Lerner, Ana Cristina Lerner ; editor, Victor Perez ; photographers, Al Marinelli, Mark Bournes.
Participant or Performer Note:	Host, Perry Krichmar. Correspondents: Julie Donaldson, Carlos Baine. Interviewees: Ralph Eugene Cash, Daniel E. Casey, John M. Kane, Charles H. Hennekens, Alissa R. Hennekens, Natalie Rasgon.