Title Free the mind / Danish Documentary production presents ; in co-production with Making Movies ; a film by Phie Ambo ; producer, Sigrid Dyekjær ; director and cinematographer, Phie Ambo ; produced by Danish Documentary production ; co-produced with Kaarle Aho, Making Movies Oy, Finland

Published San Francisco, CA : The Video Project, [2014]

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Description 1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 1 hr., 20 min.) : sound, color Summary Free the Mind profiles the pioneering work of renowned psychologist Richard Davidson, who, by studying the practices of Tibetan monks and others, found that it is possible to rewire the brain through meditation and mental training exercises. Named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2006, Dr. Davidson has dedicated himself to applying this hopeful discovery to improve the lives of people throughout the world. He founded the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin to study whether and how contemplative traditions change our brains and can help people overcome mental trauma and live happier lives. Filmed at the Center, Free the Mind follows three test subjects on an emotionally-charged journey through life-changing experiments overseen by Dr. Davidson that delve into the deepest recesses of the human mind. Steve and Rich are American veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and are tormented by painful wartime memories. Will is a five-year-old suffering from ADHD and severe anxiety whose parents are eager to find treatment options other than traditional medications. Can Dr. Davidson free these three from their troubled existences and help them lead happier lives? The film explores the intersection between modern neuroscience and ancient contemplative practices, as well as deeper questions about the nature of consciousness and how it manifests in the brain and body. Animated segments vividly depict the effects on the brain of the techniques being employed, helping viewers understand the complex ideas involved Notes Made with the support from The Danish Film Institute, DR Danish Broadcast Corporation, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, and The Finnish Film Foundation Originally produced in 2012 Credits Film editor, Marion Tuor ; composer, Jóhann Jóhannsson Notes In English Closed-captioned (optional); also includes optional video transcript Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed February 17, 2022) Subject Davidson, Richard J. Davidson, Richard J. Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Treatment Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Treatment Anxiety disorders -- Treatment Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Contemplation. Meditation. Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic -- therapy Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity -- therapy Anxiety Disorders -- therapy Mindfulness Meditation Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Treatment Contemplation Meditation Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy Post-traumatic stress disorder -- Treatment Genre/Form documentary film. Video recordings for the hearing impaired Internet videos Documentary films Educational films Nonfiction films Documentary films. Educational films. Nonfiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Internet videos. Documentaires. Films éducatifs. Films autres que de fiction. Vidéos pour personnes handicapées auditives. Vidéos sur Internet. Form Streaming video Author Ambo, Phie, film director, director of photography. Dyekjær, Sigrid, film producer. Aho, Kaarle, film producer. Tuor, Marion, editor of moving image work. Jóhann Jóhannsson, 1969-2018, composer (expression) Danish Documentary (Firm), production company. Making Movies (Finland), production company. Danske filminstitut/museum & cinematek, sponsoring body. DR (Broadcaster), sponsoring body. Nordisk Film & TV Fond, sponsoring body. Suomen elokuvasäätiö, sponsoring body. Video Project, production company.

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