International cinema: An abundant mental health resource of films for education, communication, and transformation

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to consider what films from various countries say about mental health, strengths, and values; mental illness and psychopathology; and the portrayal of psychologists and psychotherapy. My hope is this will widen the reader's perspective of what international cinema offers and begin the assembly of a non-exhaustive resource of potential films to be considered for personal use, for education, and for client interaction. 2010 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.