The movie selected for the mental health analysis paper is ‘Silver Linings Playbook’. The main reason for choosing this movie is that it shows a good depiction of bipolar disorder. The entire movie is set in Philadelphia. The main character ‘Pat’ is suffering from a bipolar disorder, who has recently lost his job and was discharged from a mental institution. After getting out of the medical facility, he realizes that Nikki, his wife, has moved away and that his father doesn’t work anymore. Both of Pat’s parents suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Pat is determined to get Nikki back. The main reason why Pat was hospitalized was because he beat the history teacher from his school to death after finding Nikki in the shower with him.
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Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder may end up having poor job performance, disturbed or damaged relationships and may even commit suicide. The main triggers for Pat in the movie was to see his wife in the shower with his co-worker, their wedding songs playing in the background, and a restraining order from the wife. During the whole movie Pat showed several depressive and (hypo)manic swings. He used to blame his parents and his childhood for the instability. Similar to the evidence stated in the research studies regarding (hypo)manic phase, Pat showed aggressive and risky behavior, delusions or psychosis, poor judgement and decreased need for sleep. Furthermore, he has similar symptoms of depressive phase which include anxiety, sadness, sleep issues and loss of interest in various life …show more content…
While watching his sessions with the therapist it seems that Pat gets the feedback he needs to think more deeply at his situation. The therapist uses therapeutic communication while talking to him, which at times seems to almost upset Pat but in the end he understands why he does it.
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition and its treatment depends upon various factors. Education, therapy and medication together aid the patient in recovering from the condition. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy and Family-focused therapy are commonly used to treat the disorder (Moreno et al., 2007). On the other hand, healthy lifestyle choices help stabilize the mood and behavior. In Pat’s condition, therapies are useful and talking positively would help in relieving his stress and he would be able to see the positivity in his life.
The movie has done a brilliant job in portraying a bipolar disorder. All the symptoms presented were in accordance with the bipolar condition. Moreover, the movie shows mental disorders as part of society and that patients suffering from the condition must be given a chance to live in the
Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder may end up having poor job performance, disturbed or damaged relationships and may even commit suicide. The main triggers for Pat in the movie was to see his wife in the shower with his co-worker, their wedding songs playing in the background, and a restraining order from the wife. During the whole movie Pat showed several depressive and (hypo)manic swings. He used to blame his parents and his childhood for the instability. Similar to the evidence stated in the research studies regarding (hypo)manic phase, Pat showed aggressive and risky behavior, delusions or psychosis, poor judgement and decreased need for sleep. Furthermore, he has similar symptoms of depressive phase which include anxiety, sadness, sleep issues and loss of interest in various life …show more content…
While watching his sessions with the therapist it seems that Pat gets the feedback he needs to think more deeply at his situation. The therapist uses therapeutic communication while talking to him, which at times seems to almost upset Pat but in the end he understands why he does it.
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition and its treatment depends upon various factors. Education, therapy and medication together aid the patient in recovering from the condition. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy and Family-focused therapy are commonly used to treat the disorder (Moreno et al., 2007). On the other hand, healthy lifestyle choices help stabilize the mood and behavior. In Pat’s condition, therapies are useful and talking positively would help in relieving his stress and he would be able to see the positivity in his life.
The movie has done a brilliant job in portraying a bipolar disorder. All the symptoms presented were in accordance with the bipolar condition. Moreover, the movie shows mental disorders as part of society and that patients suffering from the condition must be given a chance to live in the