MindFrame: Exploring Mental Health Through Film
This three-part film series focuses on the depiction of mental health in cinema and Mississippians’ access to mental health resources. In July, we will explore the nuanced ways in which filmmakers navigate the complexities of mental health on screen.
Long before films like 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest became cultural touchstone that shaped public perception about the treatment of mental illness in America, there were big screen narratives that focused on earlier concepts of mental institutions. Among those are:
The Snake Pit (1948)
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
Captain Newman, M.D. (1963)
Dr. Ralph Didlake and Dr. Sara Gleason from UMMC will provide a short background on these films and then will engage the audience in discussion about Hollywood’s portrayal of the Asylum Era.
Those attending are encouraged to watch these movies (available for free through the links above) and come ready for a lively discussion.
This program is presented with the generous support of the Mississippi Humanities Council.
In August and September, in partnership with Mississippi State University Psychology Department, we explore two stories of youth facing significant mental health challenges in Mississippi.
