Citation

Mangala R, Thara R. Int. Rev. Psychiatry 2009; 21(3): 224-228.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/09540260902748068

PMID

19459098

Abstract

Tamil cinema is a vibrant part of the lives of many in south India. A chequered history and a phenomenal growth have made this medium highly influential not only in Tamil Nadu politics, but also in the social lives of the viewers. This paper provides an overview of the growth of Tamil cinema, and discusses in detail the way mental health has been handled by Tamil films. Cinema can be used very effectively to improve awareness about mental health issues.

Language: en

Keywords

Amnesia; Attitude to Health; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Humans; India; Intellectual Disability; Mental Disorders; Mental Health; Motion Pictures; Suicide