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Psychology | Wiley | OCD Case Studies: Documentary Name:right88090OCD: The War Inside, National Film Board (Canada), 2001This award-winning documentary explores the daily lives of children and adults living with varying degrees of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts, nagging fears, and ritualistic behavior. From the outside, its sufferers have no physical disabilities and may have every appearance of being as functional as the next person. But inside, a daily war is waged for survival. Disclaimer: Unwanted use of profane language (including offensive, racially charged language) can sometimes be a result OCD, as we’ll see in this video. There will be several scenes where one or more of the individuals featured will use inappropriate language. General/miscellaneous notes about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder learned throughout video:CASE STUDIES: The video will explore a handful of case studies, jumping around to individuals across a two-year timespan. Some case studies are more emphasized than others. By the end of the film, you should have the most notes on Andrew, Tricia, Marvin, and Grace (A-D). Less emphasized are Ainsley, Mark, and Chris (E-G). As you learn about each case study, record notes on each person’s background, symptoms, therapies/medicines utilized (and their relative effectiveness), how their families are affected by the illness, etc. ANDREW TRICIAMARVIN24130013716000GRACE2286001079500AINSLEYMARKCHRISWhich case study had the biggest impact on you? Why? OR, What were the most important things you learned about OCD or mental illness in general? ................
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