Downsizing is having a tremendous impact on traditional livelihood expectations, decision-making, and job control. The effect of stress on worker health and the role of unions are also changing the face of today’s workplace and it’s workforce.
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The Virtual Office
The explosive arrival of the World Wide Web means businesses and consumers can access a networked world – a vast marketplace with limitless potential. What kind of effect will this have on workers and the job market?
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Eating Disorder
Exploring the many complicated aspects of anorexia nervosa and bulimia, one sufferer reflects on her constant battle. This program emphasizes the seriousness of these life-threatening disorders and provides insight into life with an eating disorder.
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Occupational Environments
Gives a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the Occupational Environments series and provides course, institution and contact information for viewers.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The repercussions of a trauma can haunt you for a lifetime. Viewers are presented with two cases of PTSD – a sexual assault victim and a teacher shot by a student – and find out about the latest methods of treatment.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This program discusses the signs and symptoms of the disorder while demonstrating how a young child with ADHD acts. In addition it features two adult sufferers who offer remarkable yet different approaches to living with the disorder.
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Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a horribly frightening and heart breaking disorder. This program explains what happens in an Alzheimer patient’s brain and some of the medical advances that have been made in treating it.
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Depression
This insightful look into depression discusses symptoms and explains methods of treatment, including anti-depressive medications and alternative medicines. A women suffering from depression reveals how she deals with it while leading a full and vibrant life.
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Schizophrenia
One sufferer details his life with schizophrenia — a journey that took him from the perils of the streets to learning how to successfully live with the disease. This program discusses the signs of schizophrenia, explains how anyone can suffer from it and provides insight into the treatment of the disorder.
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Delirium
For both suffers and those around them, this mental disorder is extremely frightening. This program discusses the symptoms and treatments, detailing one man’s experience with delirium.