{"product_id":"our-favorite-movies-anne-feustel-9781732902237","title":"Our Favorite Movies: How Films Affect Our Mental Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that watching certain movies can improve your mental health?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch has shown that movies with positive messages can make us stronger, better, kinder, and more empathetic people. They can heal us, uplift us, and allow us a safe way to work through our struggles. In addition, watching movies with loved ones can foster a deep emotional connection. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Anne Feustel first discovered watching movies as a coping skill when she saw a childhood favorite, \u003cem\u003eThe Princess \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBride\u003c\/em\u003e, while experiencing a manic episode. Happily, she was transported to a magical realm, a place where her mania could not follow. It became her go-to movie when she was struggling with mania, depression, or anxiety. Later, Anne realized that viewing specific movies had eased her emotional struggles since she was a child, especially when she watched them with her sister.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong with sharing her mental health journey, Anne explores the history of cinematherapy as a tool to create healthy coping skills and sustain personal growth. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclusion and equality are important criteria for the movies that Anne chose. Many films did not make the cut because of issues such as racism, sexism, fatphobia, homophobia, and extreme violence. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor each of the 12 movies reviewed in the book, Anne details how they can affect our mental health. She also adds caveats (aspects viewers might object to), triggers (scenes that might cause viewers to relive a traumatic event), and fun facts. The movies include \u003cem\u003eInside \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eOut, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e When Harry Met Sally..., and The Princess Bride\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, film fans, it's time to dive deep into your favorite movies  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anne Feustel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1732902232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781732902237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Text Clarity LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/26\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.54d","brand":"Anne Feustel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45180361212159,"sku":"9781732902237","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9c992452-5221-412d-b32d-5763a08a01ef.jpg?v=1712897907","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/our-favorite-movies-anne-feustel-9781732902237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}