Under Stress (1964)
Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight with the new, 1960s, psychiatric ideas of "group therapy" and talking therapy. Also shows practical behaviours aimed at returning patients to productive lives in society and outpatient services.
Director: Rhonda Small
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- Nigel Lovell - Self
- Ernie Bourne
Screenplay
- Stuart Legg (Screenplay)
Music: Peter Sculthorpe
Cinematography: Reg Pearse
Production: Australian Commonwealth Film Unit, Australian National Film Board, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
australia, mental health, documentary short
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under Stress about?
- Shows new methods in treating those afflicted with mental health issues. Contrasts past treatment regimes where people were locked away out of sight with the new, 1960s, psychiatric ideas of "group therapy" and talking therapy. Also shows practical behaviours aimed at returning patients to productive lives in society and outpatient services.
- Who directed Under Stress?
- Under Stress was directed by Rhonda Small.
- Who stars in Under Stress?
- Under Stress stars Nigel Lovell, Ernie Bourne.
- How long is Under Stress?
- Under Stress has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Under Stress?
- Under Stress is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Under Stress produced?
- Under Stress was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Under Stress?
- The themes of Under Stress include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.