First, you will watch the documentary Unbreakable MindLinks to an external site.
First, you will watch the documentary Unbreakable MindLinks to an external site. and then respond to each of the prompts below. Note that to access the movie, you will need to log in with your Maryville credentials. The film was recorded in 2004 to capture the lives of those living with mental illness.
Neidik, A., et al. Unbreakable Minds. Filmakers Library, 2006. The three men profiled during the film are identified below:
Randy (age 35) – struggling with medication
Brad (age 31) – working to help himself and finish school
Rob (age 42) – looking for a new home
Assignment Instructions
Reflect on the film and apply what you have learned from your reading in this course by responding to the following prompts.
What specific examples did you see of the three stages of schizophrenia? Be specific!
What specific examples did you see of the positive, negative, and disorganized symptoms of schizophrenia? Be specific!
What do you observe about mental illness treatment options AND obstacles?
What do you observe about the role of social support in the course and outcome for those with mental illness?
What do you observe about the impact of mental illness on the family?
What was one thing you observed that surprised you about people living with mental illness?
Comment about how the film impacted you as a viewer.
Requirements
Your paper should be 4-6 pages.
Refer to the rubric for specific grading criteria.
All papers must be double-spaced, 12” font using APA format. While the entire paper must be in APA format, there does NOT need to be an abstract for this paper.
Please make sure that grammar, punctuation, etc. is correct.