Mental Illness in Movies

Introduction

Hi and welcome to Mental Illness in Movies,

films are a perfect way how to explore the human mind, especially when something in our brain "goes wrong".  This term our goal is to learn about a few mental illnesses, that are quite common among children and adolescents, and mostly adults, which will be the main focus of this course - if you are more interested in children's psychopathology, please sign in to our course 'Mental Illness in Movies - Children and Adolescents' in the spring semester.  

We have prepared this online support so that you can enjoy yourselves while learning about interesting psychological illnesses and perhaps (at least we try to) be surprised by some facts. 

Please do feel encouraged to go through the materials at your own speed and study as much as you want. 

The subject is now completely online and as we have learned due to the coronavirus crisis, it still works pretty well :)  

So how does it work? 


Updated Instructions for This Year

  1. Review Provided Materials

    • Begin by thoroughly reading and reviewing the materials provided by the instructor. These materials will help you understand the films and prepare for the discussions.

  2. Form Groups and Watch Films

    • Sign up in groups of 6 people. You will work together in these groups for the discussions related to the assigned films.
    • Watch the assigned films, which are available on platforms like Netflix, HBO, or through a simple online search.
    How to sign in seminary group

  3. Online Group Meeting and Discussion Recording

    • Schedule a Meeting: Arrange an online meeting with your group. You can use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or any other platform that is convenient for everyone. The expected meeting duration should be at least 30 minutes, so plan for a 45-minute slot to ensure there’s enough time for a thorough discussion.
    • Discuss Key Points: During the meeting, your group should discuss at least 3 points from the "To Sparkle the Discussion" box. These points are designed to guide and enrich your conversation.
    • Record the Meeting: Record the entire discussion. This recording will serve as proof of participation.
    • Upload the Recording: After the meeting, upload the recording to the applicable homework vault. You can upload the video as it is or you can upload a document containing a link to the video. Please, ensure that the link to the recording is valid and accessible until the end of the semester. (We would recommend using a google drive link or similar platforms.)
    • List of Participants: Along with the recording, include the names of all group members who participated in the discussion.


As you may have noticed, each movie and its corresponding discussion thread come with specific deadlines. Once the deadline has passed, it will no longer be possible to upload videos or add any further comments.


Key Dates

October, 7th - As Good As It Gets + The Hours 

November, 4th - Death and the Maiden + Angels of the Universe

December 16th - Gone girl + Christmas Lecture


Checklist

To make it easier here is an easy overview of things you need to do for every chapter:

  • Read the materials
  • Watch the movie
  • Record your meeting with your group 
  • Upload the meeting with a list of group members before the deadline


Please refrain from expressing personal preferences about whether you liked or disliked the movie. The aim of the discussion is to engage in an in-depth, fact-based conversation about the depiction of mental illness in the film. Avoid recounting the plot of the movie, as everyone participating in the discussion is assumed to have already seen it. Your comments should center on your objective analysis and insights into the portrayal of mental illness in the film.

We will try and answer any unclear questions at the end of the term. 

Also, do not forget to sign up for the exam date once you watched and contributed to every topic. There are 4 different dates provided however on these dates, there is no exam prepared for you: by signing up for the exam you confirm that you have fulfilled all the requirements for this course.

If you feel disturbed by any topic, please don´t force yourself to watch the whole film or study all the materials. It´s ok to skip things that make you uncomfortable. Just let us know. 

If you have any further questions please send them to my assistant - Magdalena Štoková ( 552959@mail.muni.cz ). 

So... are you ready to start?


Questions, Feedback & Observations (lectures 1&2)



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