Age of anxiety

Interviews Drs. Karl and William Menninger, who discuss causes of mental illness and the antiquated methods and equipment often used for treating the mentally ill. Reviews the history of psychiatry and the contributions of early workers. Discusses the work of the Menninger Foundation in treating the mentally ill. Compares the care given the mentally ill of the past with more recent care in mental institutions. The program of the Menninger Foundation for training businessmen and clergy to recognize mental problems. Features Doctors Karl and William Menninger discussing Topeka State Hospital and the Foundation. How the mentally ill are being cared for at the Topeka State Hospital. A class of doctors, nurses and social workers in training in psychiatry at the Menninger Foundation. A conference with a patient, a group of patients in occupational therapy, and a view of outpatient facilities., Interviews Drs. Karl and William Menninger, who discuss causes of mental illness and the antiquated methods and equipment often used for treating the mentally ill. Reviews the history of psychiatry and the contributions of early workers. Discusses the work of the Menninger Foundation in treating the mentally ill.