A Woman Under the Influence

A Woman Under the Influence
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A Woman Under the Influence
Major depressive disorder is a severe mental health problem among teenagers and adults. It occurs through feelings of worthlessness, loss of energy, and recurrent suicidal thoughts. If not well treated, it can result in suicide. In the movie A Woman Under the Influence, Mabel Longhetti displays these and many other symptoms. In this paper, the author compares Mabel’s symptoms to those provided in the DSM-5 criteria for major depressive disorder.
Mabel Longhetti suffers from major depressive disorder. She displays multiple symptoms associated with the condition. For instance, she has depressed moods nearly every day (Cassavetes, 1974). Due to the role that she has to play as a mother and wife, Mabel feels overwhelmed, undervalued. She is particularly hateful of her mother and husband for the expectations they ...