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02/21/24
A BEAUTIFUL
MIND
PRESENTED BY
Group 3: BSN 3-YB-20
DIRECTED BY: RON HOWARD
In 2001, a biographical film titled "A Beautiful Mind"
about mathematician John Nash delves into the
intricate connection between mental illness and
genius. The video delves deeply into Nash's struggle
with schizophrenia, a mental condition characterized
by abnormal thought patterns, hallucinations, and
difficulty distinguishing fact from fantasy.
The movie also explores the cultural stigma associated with mental illness, as well
as the need to seek care from friends and family. It underlines how important
resilience is in negotiating the intricacies of mental health challenges. "A Beautiful
Mind" is an interesting film that contributes to a bigger scientific discussion about
the intricate relationship between mental ability and the complexities of human
psychology.
INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY
“A Beautiful Mind” is a biographical movie directed
by Ron Howard, which is inspired by the life of
mathematician John Nash, portrayed by Russel
Crowe. John Nash is introduced as the mysterious
West Virginia genius who won the Carnegie
Scholarship. John is always deeply immersed with
his work, Mathematics, which is why he doesn’t have
any attachments. He claimed, “The truth is that I, I
don’t like people much, and they don’t much like
me”. Even with that in mind, he was able to gain
some friends, including his prodigal roommate,
Charles, portrayed by Paul Bettany, who would be
with him through it all.
SUMMARY
In Princeton University, John struggled to find his
“truly original idea” that he would later gain and
submit to win and be in Wheeler. After five years,
John became a doctor and was the analyst from
the Wheeler Lab. Known for his deciphering skills,
he was then accustomed to military issues, working
on top secrets. In the middle of his new job, he met
a girl Alicia who was portrayed by Jennifer
Connelly, who later on became his wife. As time
went on, John continued to work with the top
secrets, and he became agitated and paranoid
with his and his wife’s safety after he was chased.
His wife, startled by his sudden actions, asked a
psychiatrist for help.
SUMMARY
This is where John’s life takes turns. After
being celebrated for his genius, he was
diagnosed as Schizophrenic. After some
treatment and isolation, John was doing
better not until he stopped taking his
medications because he couldn’t focus on his
Mathematics work. Just when John started to
seem better, his delusions and paranoia
were triggered. After being confronted by
his wife, John realized that his “delusions”
are not real. He acknowledged his illness,
and continuously fight his hallucinations. He
went back to Princeton University to do what
he loves, Mathematics, started ignoring his
hallucinations and as well as the mockery of
others.
SUMMARY
Years later, students recognized him and
his works that led him to being a Professor
once again. John Nash was able to fight
his mental illness, continued doing what he
loves, and was finally recognized and won
the Nobel Prize, despite facing many
difficulties in life. He was able to learn that
there is more to life than Mathematics, like
love. Like his wife, who always believed in
him, who became “all his reasons”.
CHARACTERS JOSH NASH
ALICIA NASH
CHARACTERS
Character Symptoms
2.) Hallucinations
Social/occupational dysfunction
Duration
- Continuous signs of the disturbance persist for at least 6 months.
ETIOLOGY
Schizophrenia’s etiology is still unknown. But there are
different factors that increases the risk of having this
mental illness.
Genetics
Neurobiological
Psychosocial (Stress, Lack of social support, and
Dysfuntioncal family)
TREATMENT &
MANAGEMENT
John Nash was brought to Psychiatric
Hospital.
He was undergoing insulin shock therapy for 5
times a week for 10 weeks.
Antipsychotic medications was given (Haldol
and Thorazine)
Months have passed, John was discharged
but his delusions and hallucinations are still
there. He just used to ignore it and live with it
and was advised to have a low stress
environment.
TREATMENT &
MANAGEMENT
The treatment that they do in the movie is
rehabilitation. Rehabilitation helps people go
back to themselves and become better. Of
course, with the help of her wife and friends. It is
also about self-realization and being realistic.
LEARNINGS
John Nash stated, “I can’t fail, this is all I
am”, and I somehow relate. To conquer the
fear of failure is one of the most difficult
things I have to learn. But overtime, I have
learned acceptance and progress. Life is a
rocky journey to live. I have learned that
failure is a stepping stone for a better
tomorrow. For more success.
Nina Caoili
What we’ve experience will never change, rather
we can learn from it. As I’ve watched the movie, I
saw all his hard work and sufferings. Each
individual will have their ups and downs, and that
experience will allow us to improve ourselves as
we move on to the next chapter of our lives.
De Villa, Vincent
Daaca, Abigail
LEARNINGS
We need to be easy on ourselves, we are
still learning and we don't know everything.
We can be the best version of ourselves
and enjoy life as well. Be with our friends
and family and live our life to the fullest so
we don't regret it in the end.
Costales, Maxene Ann
Some issues in our lives cannot be solved.
So we occasionally need to have fun with
the people who are important to us. Even
though we don't always know what to do,
we still need to be able to look around and
gather solutions to our problems.
It led me to perceive another reality on how mentally challenged people face their daily lives, on how they
decide, view people, and influence the people around them. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that is closely
associated with creative thought and achievement, and these may be overwhelming for us. Having the proper
grasp on what a schizophrenic patient struggles helps us to appreciate them and not see them as broken, rather,
people in need of companionship. Real company that guides and leads them to a reality check and keeps them
sane when they are lost between the thin line of reality and delusions.
Reyes, Rovie Daniel
A BEAUTIFUL
MIND
Directed by: Ron Howard
A Beautiful Mind is based on a true story.