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  • Brain Research
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Children and Adolescents
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family Members and Coping Strategies
  • General
  • Personal Accounts
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Services and Rehabilitation

    BRAIN RESEARCH (back to top)
    Physical Causes of Mental Illness- 1997 Abnormalities in the brain can now be seen. Animations of brain circuits thought to be involved in mental illnesses show that they have physical causes. (18 minutes) Note: This is an update of the 1994 and 1995 tapes listed below.
    • Physical Causes of Mental Illness-1995
    • Physical Causes of Mental Illness-1994

  • The Brain - Matter Over Mind New serotonin-based drugs are raising hope for the mentally ill and ethical quandaries for the medical community. (45 minutes)
  • The Brain - Memory and Renewal True stories of people who have suffered catastrophic brain damage offer clues as to how the brain thinks, remembers and regenerates itself. (90 minutes)
  • The Brain - Evolution and Perception New imaging techniques reveal an extraordinary new view of the brain. (45 minutes)

    BIPOLAR DISORDERS (back to top)

  • Bipolar Disorders - Defines bipolar disorder and illustrates the symptoms present during a manic episode and hypomania. Presents the descriptions and classifications of Bipolar I, Bipolar II, mixed episode, rapid cycling and cyclothymia. Discusses treatment, including mood stabilizers, family education, and short-term psychotherapy. (32 minutes)

    CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS (back to top)

  • Claire's (My) Story Video teaches adults and children to recognize symptoms, understand treatment, and work together to overcome this serious disorder (48 minutes)

DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS (back to top)

  • Breaking the Dark Horse: A Family Copes with Manic Depression Viewers follow the moving story of a woman's lifelong struggle with mental illness from early childhood to adult. (30 minutes)
  • Chronic Depression - Eight Leading Experts Answer the Five Most Common Questions About Chronic Depression (DMDA Produced) Clarifies the difference between feeling "blue" and chronic depression. Explores the latest treatment for depression, presented in language you can easily understand. (35 minutes)
  • Chronic Depression Series . . . The National DMDA Chronic Depression Series is one of many ongoing efforts to educate those who suffer from a depressive illness and the professionals who treat them; eight of the nation's leading experts present the most current research available in eight specific areas of expertise. (Each tape approximately 30 minutes)
    -Chronic Depression Series - Vol. 1 Comorbidity - Psychosocial and Family Functioning
    -Chronic Depression Series - Vol. 2 Epidemiology - Course and Outcome · -Chronic Depression Series - Vol. 3 Pharmacologic Treatments - Positive Outcomes of Treatment
    - Chronic Depression Series - Vol. 4 Psychosocial Treatments - Strategies and Tactics
  • Dark Glasses & Kaleidoscopes [2 copies] Tony Dow explores the symptoms and treatment of manic depression through testimony of people/families living with these illnesses. (33 minutes)
  • Dead Blue Mike Wallace and Martha Manning, Ph.D. speak about depression and recall real life experiences in dealing with the illness. (60 minutes)
  • No More Shame -- Understanding Depression Ellen Kelley and her family provide the realities of what depression is and how important it is to recognize the symptoms and seek treatment. Graphics on how the brain functions. (20 minutes)

    FAMILY MEMBERS AND COPING STRATEGIES (back to top)

  • Mental Illness in the Family Bonnie and family members talk about and recall their helplessness and how they gained strength to enable them to come to terms with mental illness. (26 minutes)
  • Uncertain Journey [3 copies] Three families share their travails of dealing with a seriously ill family member; observations of caregivers provide opportunities for integration of the needs of families with mental health services. (50 minutes)

    GENERAL (back to top)

  • A Place to Come Back To Discussions about mental illness are designed to help religious congregations of all faiths respond to persons with mental illness. (30 minutes)
  • Coming Back Community Integrated Living Arrangements (24 minutes)
  • Investigative Reports . . . The Shattered Mind An in-depth documentary of families each having a member who has been through critical, sometimes fatal expereiences. Excellently done by Bill Kurtis 50 minutes
  • Mental Illness: Unravelling the Myths A panel discussion with Rutgers Professor, law professor, psychologist and psychology professor explore the stigma surrounding the mentally ill. (60 minutes)
  • United Against Crime - Violence and Mental Illness . . . A Community Solution A public service video -- The National Crime Prevention Council, National Sheriffs' Association and RadioShack join forces to provide crime-prevention tips and materials for law-enforcement and community organizations; produced as a result of the downsizing of mental health facilities.
  • When the Music Stops A family relates their story and Dr. Torrey and other experts provide explanations about mental illness and research. (20 minutes)
  • Introducing TJ The "TJ" stamds for therapeutic jurisprudence. Discusses the Mental Health Court, a state funded program, which assists homeless people in finding shelter and medication. Discusses misdemeanors and how they are handled with those who are mentally ill. We see judges with a genuine concern in finding a way to help these affected people. (26 minutes)

    PERSONAL ACCOUNTS (back to top)

  • Annick The Hollister family discuss their determination to overcome mental illness, inspirational to all who face mental illness. (15 minutes
  • Recovering from Mental Illness Bonnie and her family discuss the devastation of accepting mental illness and learning to cope with the symptoms; her progress and process of recognizing recovery. (28 minutes)
  • Schizophrenia: Surviving in the World of Normals A Love Story: Living with Someone with Schizophrenia Dr. Frese, psychologist and consumer speak about practical approaches to the problems surrounding the illness; inspirational. (120 minutes)

    OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (back to top)

  • Trapped Within Hosted by Mariette Hartley. Patients share the dread, the terror, the horrible haunting images of OCD. Researchers and therapists offer fresh insights into the illness and new treatments. (60 minutes)
  • Exploring Your Brain - Men, Women and the Brain Specialists define and explore differences between the brains of men and women. (Approximately 30 minutes) ·
  • Exploring Your Brain - Fear and Anxiety Experts discuss the symptoms of anxiety disorders and how anxiety impacts everyday life. (Approximately 30 minutes) ·
  • Exploring Your Brain - Memory Experts investigate issues related to the brain's fundamental processes of data storage and retrieval; why we remember some things and not others, Alzheimer's and treatments and steps to preserve and improve retention. (Approximately 30 minutes)

    SCHIZOPHRENIA (back to top)

  • I'm Still Here The Truth about Schizophrenia Compelling film presents individuals inflicted by schizophrenia but able to lead lives of extraordinary courage and accomplishment. (67 minutes)
  • In A World Alone: Living with Schizophrenia Doctors Glazer and Weiden discuss history of deinstitutionalization and advances in medications used today. Consumers discuss the necessity of staying on meds (26 minutes)
  • Schizophrenia: The Community's Response Problems individuals with mental illness encounter when incarcerated and problems law enforcement officers face when encountering a person who is mentally ill; adapting successfully to community living. (41 minutes)
  • The Cutting Edge Medical Report - Schizophrenia Dr. Picar explores effective atypical medications; consumers relate their day-to-day struggles to recover. Insurance parity is discussed. (22 minutes)
  • Understanding and Communicating with a Person Who Has Delusions Mary Moller, R.N. is featured in this most effective 4-part video presentation explaining delustions are a complex symptom of neurobiological disorders and her experiences working with people. (60 minutes)
  • Understanding and Communicating with a Person Who Has Hallucinations Mary relates the brain functions during a hallucination and discusses proven techniques to helping a person through this frightening experience. (60 minutes)
  • Understanding Relapse: Managing the Symptoms Of Schizophrenia Mary, and individuals diagnosed with mental illness duscuss the problems of daily living and symptoms of relapse. (60 minutes)
  • Schizophrenia- A specifically adapted Phil Donahue program is widely regarded as one of the most helpful programs on schizophrenia. The program offers basic information about this illness. Dr. E. Fuller Torrey reviews the suspected causes, the symptoms, the prognosis for recovery and the steps to be taken by supportive family members. (28 minutes)

    SERVICES & REHABILITATION (back to top)

  • On The Road to Recovery William Anthony gives an inspiring presentation explaining the need for a vision of recovery and an analysis of the implications of a recovery vision. (29 minutes)
  • Don't Wait Until You See Me A presentation of Health Works Theatre produced for March of Dimes-February, 1996. (15 minutes)
  • Women & Mental Illness Margot Kidder narrates her personal experiences with brain chemistry anomalies. (2 hours)
  • NAMI - Color Slides for Speakers
  • NAMI - KCS The Right to Treatment Forum
  • NAMI Public Service Announcement
  • 1996 NAMI Science & Treatment (2 copies)
  • 1998 Jack Hazel's Video of Presentation on Science & Treatment

Audiotapes (back to top)

  • Schizophrenia - Voices of an Illness Eleven people, many of whom have recovered from the illness-including a doctor, a writer and a teacher-provide intimate, first-person accounts of the onset, living with, and recovering from the thought disorder. (Approximately 35 minutes)

Books (back to top)

  • Brain-Based Learning New systems theories tell us how to successfully restructure our schools as a complete learning organization.
  • A Celebration of Neurons How our brain functions, interacts with the outside environment, determines what's important, solves problems, adapts itself to its environment and learns, remembers, and forgets.
  • Conquering Schizophrenia A Father, His Son, and a Medical Breakthrough Story of a father guiding his son from despair to hope; a chilling, inspirational journey through the mysterious tunnel of schizophrenia.
  • Families In Pain Offers guidance from finding a therapist, hospital, or halfway house to living with a mentally ill family member, organizing support groups, and deciding on the right outpatient program.
  • Living Without Depression & Manic Depression A workbook for maintaining mood stability; strategies show people how to take charge of their lives through self-advocacy, support, and appropriate medical evaluation.
  • Madness in The Streets How Psychiatry and the Law Abandoned the Mentally Ill Excellent book for ushering the critical mental health issues into the 90s - readable, fascinating, and authoritative. A vital source of information for the families, the general public, as well as professionals.
  • Making Connections-Teaching & the Human Brain This book focuses on information from the neurosciences that can help educators understand their role more fully. Shows how new understandings can lead to more brain-friendly approaches to teaching and learning and make our schools more efficient and happier institutions.
  • On The Edge of Darkness Conversations About Conquering Depression Author shares stories of hope for sufferers of mental affliction; offers help to depressives in understanding their illness while seeking treatment.
  • Stop Pretending - What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy An intense and brutally honest story of the grief, anger, guilt, resentment, horror, and ultimate acceptance of her sister's mental illness.
  • The Neurotransmitter Revolution Serotonin, Social Behavior, and the Law When Madness Comes Home A uniquely compelling and painfully accurate account of the profound impact severe mental illness makes each year upon thousands of American families; captures the fear, the pain and the stigma.
  • Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded? Scientific evidence demonstrates many emotional problems are just as physical or biological as diabetes, cancer and heart disease; brings profound help for those who hurt and those who counsel.
  • You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way Accurate account of how to treat depression; deals sensitively and directly with culturally imbued fears of biological therapies for emotional disorders. (back to top)