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The World Congress on Mental Health and Deafness first met at Gallaudet University in October 1998, and it has convened five more times in the succeeding years. This volume collects the very best research presented at the Fifth World Congress, which took place in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2012. The eighteen international contributors represent the pioneers of mental health and deafness services in their respective countries.
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"A bold, expert, and actionable map for the re-invention of America's broken mental health care system As director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Thomas Insel was giving a presentation when the father of a boy with schizophrenia yelled from the back of the room, "Our house is on fire and you're telling me about the chemistry of the paint! What are you doing to put out the fire?" Dr. Insel knew in his heart that the answer was not...
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"New York Times bestselling author Ron Powers offers a searching, richly researched narrative of the social history of mental illness in America paired with the deeply personal story of his two sons' battles with schizophrenia. From the centuries of torture of "lunatiks" at Bedlam Asylum to the infamous eugenics era to the follies of the anti-psychiatry movement to the current landscape in which too many families struggle alone to manage afflicted...
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This video segment puts a spotlight on complex regional pain syndrome: a condition where pain never goes away after an injury and even gets worse. The pain becomes a disease in its own right.
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Nowadays there's a pill for just about everything. And it seems the older you are, the more you take. Up to 40% of elderly people take five or more medications every day. In this video clip Dr. Maryanne Demasi investigates the phenomenon known as "polypharmacy", where patients are on multiple medications, some of which are doing more harm than good.
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"Approximately one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness on an annual basis, and emotional, behavioral, or mental disorders are just as prevalent among young people. Issues like homelessness and mass violence have brought mental illness into the spotlight, but have significant strides been made in addressing mental health issues in recent years or are these disorders still widely stigmatized? This volume explores the questions...
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A variety of expressive modalities are demonstrated in these vignettes, which have been excerpted from two films about dance and art therapy. In the first sequence, veteran movement therapist Norma Canner combines music, art, drama, and dance in a workshop for adult professionals. Activities progress through stages of spontaneous movement and vocalization, culminating in the drawing of full-body "masks" or outlines which each participant colors and...
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It can be extremely hard to figure out what's going on in our own head when we're suffering. And it's even more difficult to know where to go for answers. This guide provides honest information about all the most common mental illnesses, along with useful worksheets and a self-assessment test. You'll also find tips on how to talk about your mental health with friends, family, and medical professionals, as well as guidance on finding help and other...
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This work is about the art of living mentally well. Told through the first-hand experience of mental health advocate, activist and speaker Kevin Hines (who has bipolar disorder), the story is an honest account of the struggle to live mentally well, and teach others how to do the same. It educates the public about mental illness and helps anyone reading find hope in any situation.
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Art therapy can help older adults cope with the psychological problems that often accompany aging, especially when illness has taken a toll. In this program, filmed at several senior centers, art therapists and residents describe the many benefits of expressive arts programs. The video demonstrates how creativity enables older men and women to regain a feeling of control, which boosts cognitive and social skills and alleviates depression - and because...
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By creating art, a person symbolically re-creates him- or herself and begins to put the pieces back together, says Mickie McGraw, cofounder of the Art Therapy Studio, the oldest expressive-arts clinic of its kind in the U.S. This program profiles McGraw and cofounder Dr. George Street, a psychoanalyst who was also an artist, and the unique approach they developed to assist people with disabilities by using art therapy. McGraw discusses her childhood...
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Contains a collection of articles published in the "New York Times" by various authors exploring issues surrounding homelessness. Discusses who the homeless are, the dangers they face, and possible solutions for communities. Includes a glossary, black-and-white photographs, and text-dependent questions.
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Some artists fear that psychotherapy will dull their creative edge and rob them of the spirit that informs their work. But many report that analysis has allowed for a richer exploration of the inner world, enhancing their art and leading to a liberating sense of personal growth. In this program, eight artists discuss their psychoanalytic treatment and explain how the combination of therapy and creative work enriched their lives. Highlights include...
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Every week for two years during the early 1980s, a group of adolescents met at the Pittsburgh Child Guidance Center to participate in an expressive arts therapy program. To meet their different needs, a wide variety of materials was made available, with the hope that at least one of the creative modalities would enable the young people to overcome what one called "that green creature within." This program uses footage from the sessions to demonstrate...