Indicate which question you are discussing.
1. Discuss some of the societal misconceptions about schizophrenia that the author explores in the book. What are some misconceptions or beliefs about schizophrenia that you had prior to reading this book? How did the book change those perceptions? How have social perceptions of schizophrenia changed over the course of history?
2. Discuss the debate of involuntary institutionalization that is presented by the author in the book. What is the author’s stance on involuntary hospitalization? What is your stance on this subject? Why do you feel this way?
3. Discuss the methods and means by which the author attempts to overcome her personal insecurities related to her schizoaffective disorder. How does her appearance come into play in this regard? What does she point out regarding her achievements? How does she relate herself to others with this disorder? Discuss the methods and means by which the author attempts to overcome her personal insecurities related to her schizoaffective disorder. How does her appearance come into play in this regard? What does she point out regarding her achievements? How does she relate herself to others with this disorder?
4. Discuss the theme of mental illness and family relationships in The Collected Schizophrenias book. What are some of the examples presented by the author in her exploration of this topic? How does she regard her own family relationships? What has been her greatest struggles in those relationships?
5. Discuss ways in which literature, film, television, and other forms of entertainment can affect a person with schizophrenia. What are some examples the author offers of her own triggers from films or books? How was she affected? How did she overcome these instances?
6. How does Wang’s experience at Yale University (described in “Yale Will Not Save You”) deconstruct the stigma faced by people with mental health conditions in society? How is Yale depicted as a microcosm of the world at large?
Section B- Relate the uploaded book to the class learning.
Discuss THREE (3) of the modules (uploaded PowerPoints) as it relates to the Collected Schizophrenias book. Name the modules (uploaded PowerPoints) in your discussion. Your discussion about each module (uploaded PowerPoint) should be 250 words.
