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Mental Health

Pat Solitano is released from a mental institution where he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He moves back home with his parents. Pat meets Tiffany, who is also experiencing mental health struggles, through a mutual friend. Tiffany promises to help Pat win back his wife if he helps her win a dance competition. As they spend more time together, Pat and Tiffany grow closer and help each other cope with their mental illnesses.

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Mental Health

Pat Solitano is released from a mental institution where he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He moves back home with his parents. Pat meets Tiffany, who is also experiencing mental health struggles, through a mutual friend. Tiffany promises to help Pat win back his wife if he helps her win a dance competition. As they spend more time together, Pat and Tiffany grow closer and help each other cope with their mental illnesses.

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Silver Linings

Playbook
By: Alla Blinova, Hayley Desjardins, Jennifer He, Kailah
Valerio, Kristine Jacinto
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Introduction to
the film
Introduction to the film
● Silver Linings Playbook
● Filmed in 2012
● Pat Solitano is released from a mental institution where he
is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder after losing his wife
and his job as a highschool teacher
● Pat moves back home with his parents
● He meets his friend’s sister in-law, Tiffany, who is also
experiencing struggles with mental health
● Tiffany promises Pat she’ll help him win his wife back if
he helps her win a dance competition
● Pat and Tiffany become closer and help each other cope
with mental illness

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Photo reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Linings_Playbook
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Introduction to
the “client”
Introduction to the “client”
● Pat Solitano Jr. 35 y.o. male living in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania.
● Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and is receiving treatment:
➔ Therapy
➔ Medication
● Appears anxious and experiences episodes of mania, delusion, and
short temperedness.
Meaningful activities:
1. Exercise
2. Dance
3. Reading literature
4. Teaching

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Photo reference: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045658/
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Summary of
SOAP note
Summary of SOAP note
Subjective Objective
● Delusions about people in his ● Struggles with managing his
life condition
● Experienced manic episodes ● Poor social skills
and aggressive behaviour ● Easily triggered by things that
● Sometimes gets physically remind him of his wife or
violent delusions
● Lost his job ● Difficulty adhering to
● Social relationships are medication regimen
strained

Photo reference: https://www.vulture.com/2012/12/ask-a-psychiatrist-how-does-silver-linings-playbook-handle-mental-illness.html 7


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Plan
Plan
1. Role playing: enhance social skills
2. DBT: manage emotions and improve relationships
3. Group Therapy: share experiences with others
4. CBT (Self-reflection): journaling or going for walks to help
process thoughts and emotions
5. Medication: categorizing and scheduling medication
6. Participation in meaningful activities; therapeutic dance and
running
7. Liaise with OT about next session

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Critique of the
film
Critique of the film
● The movie depicts Bipolar Disorder in a realistic
way
● The viewers see the signs of BP and how living
with this disorder affects Pat and his relationships
● The movie emphasizes the importance of
relationships in growth and recovery of someone
experiencing mental illness
● Movie rating: 10/10

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Thanks!
Any questions?

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