Mental Health in A Streetcar Named Desire
Segment 1: Blanche DuBois’ Struggle
Blanche Dubois struggles with PTSD because of the past events she witnessed in her life. When she goes to her sister for help, they don’t have the resources or education to help her. This story shows what can happen if mental health isn’t taught or seen and what the consequences could be.
Segment 2: Mental Health in the Early 1950s
In the early 1950s, people who suffered from mental problems were sent to asylums and deemed unfit to live life independently. There were no rules as to how they could be treated by doctors. As a result, the patients became more unstable and completely different as to how their families saw them.
Segment 3: Mental Health today
Today, mental health is seen as something that needs to be cared for. While there are still faults within society dealing with mental health, there has been much more progress. There are trained professionals that specialize in helping people maintain good mental health.
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