LibGuides: Psychology: Psychology in Film

Books on psychology in film

Movies and Mental Illness by Wedding, Danny
Call Number: RC459 .W43 2010
ISBN: 9780889373716
This reference of psychopathologically classified movies is primarily written as a learning supplement for students of psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, and counseling. In chapters, the authors have categorized movies based on DSM classification of mental disorders.
People Like Ourselves: Portrayals of Mental Illness in the Movies by Zimmerman, Jacqueline
Call Number: EBOOK
This is a link to the ebook version. The Library also has a print copy available.
Media Madness: Public Images of Mental llness by Wahl, Otto A.
Call Number: EBOOK
This book shows the ways in which false views of mental illness in the media shape the ways even the most enlightened of us view the world around us. Argues that inaccuracies about mental illness in newspapers, magazines, movies and books make it clear that this is not merely stereotyping, but rather a pervasive ignorance.
Rent Two Films and Let's Talk in the Morning: Using Popular Movies in Psychotherapy by Hesley, John W.
Call Number: EBOOK
This book provides an introduction to using video in therapy and provides a ready-reference for therapists who want to assign videos as homework but need some guidance about what films to select in specific situations.

What should I watch?

"Psychology in film" weblinks

The Cinematherapy.com Film Index
This site is the inspiration of Birgit Wolz, Ph.D., MFT, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and grief counselor with individuals, couples, and groups since 1991. Her practice is based in Occidental, CA.
Click on a heading from the list of general categories.
Films featuring mental disorders
This wikipedia list features hundreds of films, including very recent ones, arranged by disorder. Check the Walsh collection or OhioLINK for DVD's of those you would like to see.
Tips on teaching psychology through film
Useful tips for the teacher, and a good perspective for serious students
Movies every psychology major should see
This IMDB (Internet Movie Database) list has more than 60 popular psychologically-oriented films, and is regularly updated.

Hundreds of films sorted by condition

This list was created by Walsh library staff and faculty. It shows hundreds of films, sorted by psychological condition or diagnosis. It contains only films that are highly rated by Netflix, Amazon, or Leonard Maltin, a leading movie critic, so that you don't spend your precious time watching a BOMB.

Films depicting psychological conditions

Digital Videos

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Now contains the complete suite of videos in the following subjects, Health, Medicine, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Economics & Sciences. A state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easier than ever to incorporate outstanding educational programs. Select one video or 1,000 programs - the choice is yours! With more than 6,000 available titles, Films On Demand allows you to customize your school or library's video collection to meet your specific content needs.

Sage Videos - Psychology and Counseling
Over 480 streaming videos on topics including counseling research methods, counseling setting/client groups, theory and approaches, counseling skills, and professional issues.

Kanopy Streaming Video This link opens in a new window
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video service for educational institutions that provides students and faculty with access to more than 26,000 films each year. Kanopy offers award-winning collections including titles from PBS, BBC, Criterion Collection, Media Education Foundation and more.
Please contact the library for access to films

Annenberg Media
Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum

Psychology

Where to find films on DVD

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Books on psychology in film

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Digital Videos