• After watching film, Infinitely Polar Bear (2015), describe what mental illness or illnesses were portrayed and if it was appropriate to the illness
• Based on the accepted signs and symptoms of the condition. Analyze why you feel the changes were made or not made to the illness for purposes of the movie. Discuss how this portrayal influences society’s view of psychiatric and mental illnesses. The student will present formally to their classmates and lead a discussion with the following information on the assigned date:
1. Summary of the movie, including illness in the movie
2. Were the illnesses portrayed accurately? Why and/or why not?
3. Why were changes made, if any, for the movie?
4. How does the movie influence society’s view of mental illness?
5. What example observations would be coping skills, defense mechanisms, communication styles, psych diagnosis with signs/symptoms family dysfunctions, and behaviors. How did it compare to your mental health learning experiences?
• This presentation is an individual student assignment.
