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Man to man (HF1414), 1954
Scope and Contents
Produced by the Mental Health Film Board and Affiliated Film Producers
Warm sympathy and human understanding are powerful instruments in helping mental health patientsthis is the key message of this film. The film is focused primarily on the relationship between two people: an elderly man who cannot feed himself and will not respond when approached, and a psychiatric aide (attendant) who refused to be discouraged even though the patient seems hopeless. Genuine suspense is achieved as the aide, with infinite patience and honest compassion, wins the confidence of the patient. The team approach of the hospital staff and glimpses of ward life and hospital routine are shown. The importance of the aide in hospital treatment is emphasized. The film was shot at Fairfield State Hospital, Newton, Connecticut.
Dates
- Creation: 1954
Scope and Contents
Produced by the Mental Health Film Board and Affiliated Film Producers
Warm sympathy and human understanding are powerful instruments in helping mental health patientsthis is the key message of this film. The film is focused primarily on the relationship between two people: an elderly man who cannot feed himself and will not respond when approached, and a psychiatric aide (attendant) who refused to be discouraged even though the patient seems hopeless. Genuine suspense is achieved as the aide, with infinite patience and honest compassion, wins the confidence of the patient. The team approach of the hospital staff and glimpses of ward life and hospital routine are shown. The importance of the aide in hospital treatment is emphasized. The film was shot at Fairfield State Hospital, Newton, Connecticut.
Physical Description
16 mm answer print. Runtime: 30 min. Black and white, sound.
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