Schizophrenia

A Brilliant Madness: A Mathematical Genius Descent into Madness

1.    From this documentary what did you learn about how schizophrenia feels and looks?
2.    What did you learn about the different types of behaviors that are associated with someone who is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
3.    What did you learn about the effect such a severe mental illness has on relationships in the family and at work?
4.    In class we talked about high rates of recidivism or rehospitalization; how long was John hospitalized and how was he treated? What are your opinions and reactions to the effects of his hospitalization and treatment?
5.    Did you think treating John with antipsychotic drugs was beneficial? Did the drugs affect him in any way? What are your thoughts and reactions to the use of drugs to treat people diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia?
6.    Share any other thoughts you have related to this documentary. How have your perceptions changed towards people with schizophrenia after watching this documentary?