When an infant or small child enters hospital, there can be dangerous emotional shock caused by separation from the mother. Filmed at a children’s hospital, this film examines the nature of the child’s deprivation. A psychiatrist discusses what parents can do to lessen fear and anxiety. (Awards: Cairo; La Plata.)
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010403
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Fear
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Fear
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Attachment behavior in children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Emotions in children
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Stress in children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Anxiety
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Hospital care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fear
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Stress in children
Short films
Short films → Short films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)