Annotated Bibliography
“Mental Illness in Alice in Wonderland”
This article by Molly Stroud focuses on the different mental illnesses that could possibly be hidden in the story of Alice in Wonderland. Stroud writes about eating disorders associated with Alice and also other mental illnesses associated with the mad hatter such as BPD and ADHD.
The Mad Hatter himself displays traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). BPD is marked by “a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning” (“Borderline Personality”) while ADHD is marked by “an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning” (Stroud).
She also gives an example of when the mad hatter displays ADHD. In the mad tea party scene, the Hatter goes through a wide range of emotions and thoughts. ”One minute he is angry at the March Hare for suggesting the use of butter on his watch, then he calmly pours hot tea on the Dormouse, and seconds later he changes the topic completely and asks Alice whether or not she has solved his riddle” (Stroud)
“De-stigmatizing Mental Illness Early: Role of Childhood Animations”
This online article talks about how kids movies are de-stigmatizing mental illness, and the author uses the movie Alice in Wonderland to prove her claim. Author Katherine Miclau writes, ”By nature, animated movies don’t try to visually reproduce an accurate semblance of reality.
Coincidentally, this makes them an ideal platform for introducing kids to the conversation about mental health”. Miclau says that by having animated characters and characters in kids movies
have mental illnesses, it allows children to understand the importance of the mental illness by the dialogue, not by appearance.
“Why and how normal people go mad”
The word “Mad” is used in the movie Alice in Wonderland. This article explains how someone can actually become mad. Author Jennifer Daw acknowledges some ways that people can be mad, ‘“The seeds of madness," said Zimbardo, "can be planted in anyone's backyard." But "mad" behavior may not necessarily be the product of "some 'premorbid' personality disorder," he noted. Psychologists would do well to consider physical, situational and societal influences--and the timing of these influences--in their work with patients.” The main point that Daw is writing about in this article is that the real cause of madness is usually ignored by everyone, including doctors and patients.
“The Psychology Within Alice in Wonderland”
This article by Katrina Pollare is another example of mental illnesses in Alice in Wonderland. Pollare writes: “The Hatter is often gloomy and depressed over the way “Underland” is due to the Red Queen’s reign. In some occasions, however, the Hatter seems to be going through manic episodes, both happy and blabbering, jumping from topic to topic talking a mile a minute”. She brings this up to prove her point that The Mad Hatter cold possibly have bipolar disorder and or depression. The rest of the article also talks about the other characters and what mental illnesses can be associated with them.
“Development of an online solution: a new strategy to treat the bipolar disorder.” *
This academic journal hives me a better understanding of bipolar disorder and what it means to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “Bipolar disorder is a disease that causes changes in the regulation of mood, varies from deep depression to more uncontrolled euphoria without external events that justify these variations” (Ponce 1). This opening statement states the most basic understanding of bipolar disorder that we can compare to the traits and actions of The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland.
“What is PTSD Really? Surprises, Twists of History, and the Politics of Diagnosis and Treatment.” *
An academic journal by Bessel Kolk explains post-traumatic stress disorder and the symptoms of it, how you can treat it, and the socialaspects.
In my research, I also started with flashbacks and nightmares. I happened to be interested in nightmares because the first research I ever was involved in was in a sleep laboratory, and the nightmares of the veterans I was treating provided me with a link to a topic I knew something about. So, we studied nightmares and REM interruption insomnia, but those were not the presenting problems of our patients. They usually complained about their uncontrollable violence and their lack of concentration (Kolk 2). Kolk studying nightmares to understand PTSD can relate to my adaptation of the mas hatter having mental illnesses.
This article by Molly Stroud focuses on the different mental illnesses that could possibly be hidden in the story of Alice in Wonderland. Stroud writes about eating disorders associated with Alice and also other mental illnesses associated with the mad hatter such as BPD and ADHD.
The Mad Hatter himself displays traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). BPD is marked by “a pattern of ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning” (“Borderline Personality”) while ADHD is marked by “an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning” (Stroud).
She also gives an example of when the mad hatter displays ADHD. In the mad tea party scene, the Hatter goes through a wide range of emotions and thoughts. ”One minute he is angry at the March Hare for suggesting the use of butter on his watch, then he calmly pours hot tea on the Dormouse, and seconds later he changes the topic completely and asks Alice whether or not she has solved his riddle” (Stroud)
“De-stigmatizing Mental Illness Early: Role of Childhood Animations”
This online article talks about how kids movies are de-stigmatizing mental illness, and the author uses the movie Alice in Wonderland to prove her claim. Author Katherine Miclau writes, ”By nature, animated movies don’t try to visually reproduce an accurate semblance of reality.
Coincidentally, this makes them an ideal platform for introducing kids to the conversation about mental health”. Miclau says that by having animated characters and characters in kids movies
have mental illnesses, it allows children to understand the importance of the mental illness by the dialogue, not by appearance.
“Why and how normal people go mad”
The word “Mad” is used in the movie Alice in Wonderland. This article explains how someone can actually become mad. Author Jennifer Daw acknowledges some ways that people can be mad, ‘“The seeds of madness," said Zimbardo, "can be planted in anyone's backyard." But "mad" behavior may not necessarily be the product of "some 'premorbid' personality disorder," he noted. Psychologists would do well to consider physical, situational and societal influences--and the timing of these influences--in their work with patients.” The main point that Daw is writing about in this article is that the real cause of madness is usually ignored by everyone, including doctors and patients.
“The Psychology Within Alice in Wonderland”
This article by Katrina Pollare is another example of mental illnesses in Alice in Wonderland. Pollare writes: “The Hatter is often gloomy and depressed over the way “Underland” is due to the Red Queen’s reign. In some occasions, however, the Hatter seems to be going through manic episodes, both happy and blabbering, jumping from topic to topic talking a mile a minute”. She brings this up to prove her point that The Mad Hatter cold possibly have bipolar disorder and or depression. The rest of the article also talks about the other characters and what mental illnesses can be associated with them.
“Development of an online solution: a new strategy to treat the bipolar disorder.” *
This academic journal hives me a better understanding of bipolar disorder and what it means to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “Bipolar disorder is a disease that causes changes in the regulation of mood, varies from deep depression to more uncontrolled euphoria without external events that justify these variations” (Ponce 1). This opening statement states the most basic understanding of bipolar disorder that we can compare to the traits and actions of The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland.
“What is PTSD Really? Surprises, Twists of History, and the Politics of Diagnosis and Treatment.” *
An academic journal by Bessel Kolk explains post-traumatic stress disorder and the symptoms of it, how you can treat it, and the socialaspects.
In my research, I also started with flashbacks and nightmares. I happened to be interested in nightmares because the first research I ever was involved in was in a sleep laboratory, and the nightmares of the veterans I was treating provided me with a link to a topic I knew something about. So, we studied nightmares and REM interruption insomnia, but those were not the presenting problems of our patients. They usually complained about their uncontrollable violence and their lack of concentration (Kolk 2). Kolk studying nightmares to understand PTSD can relate to my adaptation of the mas hatter having mental illnesses.
* Academic Journal
Work Cited
Daw, Jennifer. “Why and How Normal People Go Mad.” American Psychological Association,
American Psychological Association, Nov. 2002, www.apa.org/monitor/nov02/
gomad.aspx.
Kolk, Bessel, and Lisa M. Najavits. “Interview: What Is PTSD Really? Surprises, Twists of
History, and the Politics of Diagnosis and Treatment.” Journal of Clinical Psychology, vol. 69, no. 5, May 2013, p. 516. EBSCOhost, libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/authmaine.asp?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=edb&AN=86980700&site=eds-live.
Miclau, Katherine. “Post Navigation.” Mental Illness and Homelessness: Facts and Figures |
Students in Mental Health Research, 11 Sept. 2011, www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hcht/blog/de-
stigmatizing-mental-illness-early-role-of-childhood-animations.
Pollare, Katrina. “The Psychology Within Alice In Wonderland.” The Odyssey Online, Odyssey,
12 Nov. 2017, www.theodysseyonline.com/psychology-within-alice-wonderland.
Stroud, Molly. “Mental Illness in Alice in Wonderland.” Owlcation, Owlcation, 13 Mar. 2018,
owlcation.com/humanities/Mental-Illness-in-Alice-in-Wonderland.
Ponce Marquez, Sara, et al. “Development of an Online Solution: A New Strategy to Treat the
Bipolar Disorder.” International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC), vol. 15, June 2015, p. 1. EBSCOhost, libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/authmaine.asp?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=edb&AN=108722926&site=eds-live.
Daw, Jennifer. “Why and How Normal People Go Mad.” American Psychological Association,
American Psychological Association, Nov. 2002, www.apa.org/monitor/nov02/
gomad.aspx.
Kolk, Bessel, and Lisa M. Najavits. “Interview: What Is PTSD Really? Surprises, Twists of
History, and the Politics of Diagnosis and Treatment.” Journal of Clinical Psychology, vol. 69, no. 5, May 2013, p. 516. EBSCOhost, libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/authmaine.asp?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=edb&AN=86980700&site=eds-live.
Miclau, Katherine. “Post Navigation.” Mental Illness and Homelessness: Facts and Figures |
Students in Mental Health Research, 11 Sept. 2011, www.hcs.harvard.edu/~hcht/blog/de-
stigmatizing-mental-illness-early-role-of-childhood-animations.
Pollare, Katrina. “The Psychology Within Alice In Wonderland.” The Odyssey Online, Odyssey,
12 Nov. 2017, www.theodysseyonline.com/psychology-within-alice-wonderland.
Stroud, Molly. “Mental Illness in Alice in Wonderland.” Owlcation, Owlcation, 13 Mar. 2018,
owlcation.com/humanities/Mental-Illness-in-Alice-in-Wonderland.
Ponce Marquez, Sara, et al. “Development of an Online Solution: A New Strategy to Treat the
Bipolar Disorder.” International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC), vol. 15, June 2015, p. 1. EBSCOhost, libraries.maine.edu/mainedatabases/authmaine.asp?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=edb&AN=108722926&site=eds-live.