Myths About Madness

Synopsis: Training video looking at preconceptions about mental illness and people with mental health problems. Analyses the attitudes of the public, professionals, employers, journalists and family members and asks where these attitudes come from and what the reality is. People with mental health problems describe the impact of stigma and labels on their lives. Professionals talk about the sources of their own prejudices. Looks at how public fear and misunderstanding actually prevents community care from working, and examines initiatives taken by some individuals and groups to challenge stigma and discrimination around mental health.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Year of production: 1998
Availability: Out of Distribution
Documentation: Accompanying training notes.
Uses: Mental health professionals, teachers, police, social work professionals, carers, employers.
Subjects: Social welfare
Keywords: mental illness; prejudice; social education

Name: Rethink Mental Illness
Web: https://shop.rethink.org/ External site opens in new window
Address: Shop
london
SE1 7TP
Notes: The Mental health Shop is a combined effort from Mental Health Media and the charity, Rethink.

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