Recommended Books on Psychology and the Movies
Movies and Mental Illness: Using Films to Understand Psychotherapy (2nd ed.) There is little doubt that this is the most important book on this topic which has been pubished to date. They survey a large number of movies discussing important themes relevant to the portrayal of mental illness and therapy in the movies. It is highly recommended Add February 2006 |
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Reel Psychology: Movie Portrayals of Psychiatric Conditions This book takes a similar approach to Movies and Mental Illness. Added February 2006 |
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Psychiatry and the Cinema This book focuses more specifically on how psychiatrists, therapists, and counselors are portrayed in the media. Added February 2006 |
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Rent Two Films and Let's Talk in the Morning: Using Popular Films in Psychotherapy (2nd ed.) You have to love the title to this book! This book takes the approach of using film as an adjunt to therapy. Added February 2006 |
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The Motion Picture Prescription: Watch this Film and Call Me in the Morning: 200 Movies to Help You Heal Life's Problems As you maybe guessed, this is similar to Rent Two Films and Let's Talk in the Morning. Also focuses on using film in therapy. Added February 2006 |
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Horror and the Holy: Wisdom-Teachings of the Monster Tale Added October, 2006 |
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Rediscovery of Awe: Splendor, Mystery, and the Fluid Center of Life This book does not focus exclusively on movies, but Dr. Schneider does discuss the relevancy of several films in understanding the human condition. He focuses specifically on the classic Horror genre of film. Added February 2006 |
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