CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY ACTIVITY #1
BACK FROM MADNESS (DVD 00084)
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This video describes the experiences of four people with serious psychological difficulties. Todd is a young man diagnosed
with manic-depression (now called Bipolar Disorder in DSM-IV). Naomi is a young woman diagnosed with a psychotic disorder.
Glen is diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Eric with depression. The video provides glimpses of these individuals at
different points in time, describing their current state and treatment. There is also brief mention of some historical approaches to the
treatment of psychological disorders.
As you watch the video, consider the following issues and briefly summarize relevant thoughts for each case. Use T, N, G,
and E to refer to the people, and use the back of the page if necessary.
1. Illustrate some of the negative consequences for the individuals of their disorders.
2. Illustrate some of the negative consequences for families and friends of these individuals.
3. Illustrate some of the negative consequences for society of individuals with psychological disorders.
4. How do contemporary treatments differ from those used in the past?
5. What are some limitations of the medical interventions emphasized in the video?