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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9781589500433 Format: NTSC ISBN: 1589500431 Number Of Items: 1 Release Date: 2000-08-29 Running Time: 25
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Erroneous information and stigmatizing . . . terrible! Comment: This recently-produced but woefully outdated video titled "Understanding Mental Illness" contains information and classifications of mental illness that pre-date the DSM-III. One of the most glaring examples of an erroneous description/classification is it's listing of schizophrenia as a "Personality Disorder." What's worse, really bad actors bulge their eyes and display stereotypical (often violent or menacing) behaviors during poorly-produced vignettes. For example, a woman trembles with "fear" as a rubber spider is pulled across a blanket as she lies in bed. I've seen more realistic scenes (and better actors) in 1950s era 3-D movies! This video/DVD is worse than most of the old 16mm health education films that I suffered through as a high school student in the 1960s. I would have rated this video/DVD as a "Zero-Star" if it was an available option. More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: Mental illness can strike anyone, at any age. Learn about various organic and functional mental disorders as we discuss their causes and symptoms. You’ll learn where to seek help for a variety of mental health concerns. Award Winner: Catalyst Awards Finalist Honors (2000), and Aegis Award Finalist