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149-427: Glenn Close (born March 19, 1947) is an American actress. In a career spanning over five decades on screen and stage , she has received numerous accolades , including three Primetime Emmy Awards , three Tony Awards and three Golden Globe Awards , in addition to nominations for eight Academy Awards , two BAFTA Awards , and three Grammy Awards . She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in

298-647: A family history of mental health problems. According to the National Institute of Health Curriculum Supplement Series book, most scientists believe that changes in neurotransmitters can cause mental illnesses. In the section "The Biology of Mental Illnesses" the issue is explained in detail, "...there may be disruptions in the neurotransmitters dopamine, glutamate, and norepinephrine in individuals who have schizophrenia". Gender, age, ethnicity, life expectancy, longevity, population density, and community diversity are all demographic characteristics that can increase

447-576: A Comedy Series. In 2003, Close played Eleanor of Aquitaine in the Showtime -produced film The Lion in Winter . Close won a Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance. In 2005, Close joined the FX crime series The Shield , in which she played Monica Rawling, a no-nonsense precinct captain, which became her first TV role in a series. Close stated that she made the right move because television

596-706: A Disney live-action spin-off/prequel of One Hundred and One Dalmatians , directed by Craig Gillespie . Stone plays the younger version of Cruella de Vil (the titular character whom Close portrayed in the 1996 live-action adaptation and its 2000 sequel). The same year, Close appeared opposite Mahershala Ali in the Apple TV+ drama film Swan Song . In 2022, she starred in season two of the Apple TV+ thriller series Tehran . Close learned Persian for her role in Tehran . She also portrayed former Harper's Bazaar editor Carmel Snow in

745-587: A Musical the musical Sunset Boulevard (1995). She was Tony-nominated for Barnum (1980). She returned to the Broadway stage in a 2014 revival of A Delicate Balance . In 2016 she returned to Sunset Boulevard on the West End stage earning a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical nomination. Close is the president of Trillium Productions and co-founder of the website FetchDog. She has made political donations in support of Democratic politicians and

894-620: A Play . Her film debut came in The World According to Garp (1982), which was followed by supporting roles in the films The Big Chill (1983) and The Natural (1984); all three earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . Close went on to establish herself as a Hollywood leading lady with roles in Fatal Attraction (1987) and Dangerous Liaisons (1988), both of which earned her nominations for

1043-573: A cameo on Louis C.K. 's Louie on FX , in the season five episode "Sleepover" alongside John Lithgow , Michael Cera , and Matthew Broderick . In 2016, she appeared in The Great Gilly Hopkins and starred in the British zombie horror drama The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) as Dr. Caldwell, a scientist researching a cure to save humanity. In April 2016, she returned as Norma Desmond in

1192-478: A certain amount of stress is a normal part of daily life. Small doses of stress help people meet deadlines, be prepared for presentations, be productive and arrive on time for important events. However, long-term stress can become harmful. When stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, the risks for mental health problems and medical problems increase." Also on that note, some studies have found language to deteriorate mental health and even harm humans. The impact of

1341-430: A character that director Lawrence Kasdan said he specifically wrote for her. The movie received positive reviews and was a financial success. Close became the third actor to receive a Tony, Emmy, and Oscar ( Academy Award ) nomination all in the same calendar year after the release of The Big Chill . Also in 1980, she received her first Tony Award nomination for her performance in the musical Barnum . In 1984, Close

1490-587: A child. Producer Lawrence Kasdan had Close star in the film, as he directed her previously in The Big Chill . In 1990, Close went on to play the role of Sunny von Bülow opposite Jeremy Irons in Reversal of Fortune to critical acclaim. The film drew some controversy since it dealt with the Claus von Bülow murder trial, while the real Sunny von Bülow was still in a vegetative state . Sunny's children publicly criticized

1639-753: A condo in the West Village . She also owns properties in Wellington, Florida , and Bozeman, Montana . In the early 1990s she owned a coffee shop in Bozeman but sold it in 2006. In 2011 Close sold her apartment in The Beresford for $ 10.2 million. She also runs a 1,000 acre ranch in Wyoming . Close is the president of Trillium Productions Inc. Her company has produced films like Albert Nobbs , Sarah, Plain and Tall , and South Pacific . With Barbra Streisand she produced

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1788-524: A decrease in available psychiatric hospital beds occurred at the same time as an increase in inmates. Although some are skeptical that this is due to other external factors, others will reason this conclusion to a lack of empathy for the mentally ill. There is no argument for the social stigmatization of those with mental illnesses, they have been widely marginalized and discriminated against in society. In this source, researchers analyze how most compensation prisoners (detainees who are unable or unwilling to pay

1937-490: A fine for petty crimes) are unemployed, homeless, and with an extraordinarily high degree of mental illnesses and substance use disorders . Compensation prisoners then lose prospective job opportunities, face social marginalization, and lack access to resocialization programs, which ultimately facilitate reoffending. The research sheds light on how the mentally ill—and in this case, the poor—are further punished for certain circumstances that are beyond their control, and that this

2086-599: A half hour comedy pilot for Amazon , titled Sea Oak . The pilot premiered online with viewers voting to choose if it wanted Amazon to produce the series. Although it received favorable reviews it was not picked up. Also in 2017, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Theatre World Awards . In 2017, Close appeared alongside Noomi Rapace and Willem Dafoe in What Happened to Monday ,

2235-472: A lens that muted the people around me. It was an incredibly well thought-out shot. And I honestly think that's the reason I got nominated." Close also starred opposite Robert Duvall in the drama The Stone Boy (1984), a film about a family coping after their youngest child accidentally kills his older brother in a hunting accident. She continued to appear in television films in the following years, beginning with The Elephant Man , and in 1984, she starred in

2384-508: A limb at times that you fear it will snap. It doesn't." She would later re-team with the show's director, Trevor Nunn , in London for his Royal National Theatre revival of A Streetcar Named Desire in 2002. Close appeared in the newsroom comedy-drama The Paper (1994), directed by her good friend Ron Howard and in 1996 she acted alongside the cast of Tim Burton's alien invasion satire Mars Attacks! (1996). That same year, she portrayed

2533-458: A limited run, selling tickets through June 25, 2017. The production featured a 40-piece orchestra, the largest in Broadway history. Close in particular was lauded by critics for her new incarnation of Norma Desmond. As The New York Times called it "one of the great stage performances of this century." Variety , Parade , The Guardian and Entertainment Weekly also gave the new production positive reviews. That same year, Close starred in

2682-605: A mental health issue whereas the newer generations reported 33.7% (18-25) and 28.1% (26-49). The role of caregivers for youth with mental health needs is valuable, and caregivers benefit most when they have sufficient psychoeducation and peer support. Depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-19-year-olds. Exposure to childhood trauma can cause mental health disorders and poor academic achievement. Ignoring mental health conditions in adolescents can impact adulthood. 50% of preschool children show

2831-489: A natural reduction in behavioral problems. The remaining experience long-term consequences. It impairs physical and mental health and limits opportunities to live fulfilling lives. A result of depression during adolescence and adulthood may be substance abuse. The average age of onset is between 11 and 14 years for depressive disorders. Only approximately 25% of children with behavioral problems refer to medical services. The majority of children go untreated. Mental illness

2980-472: A patient in several lunatic asylums , A Mind That Found Itself , in 1908 and opened the first outpatient mental health clinic in the United States. The mental hygiene movement, similar to the social hygiene movement , had at times been associated with advocating eugenics and sterilization of those considered too mentally deficient to be assisted into productive work and contented family life. In

3129-513: A personal physician to its dictator Mobutu Sese Seko . She has two sisters, Tina and Jessie, and two brothers, Alexander (nicknamed Sandy) and Tambu Misoki, whom Close's parents adopted while living in Congo. During her childhood, Close lived with her parents in a stone cottage on her maternal grandfather's estate in Greenwich. She began honing her acting abilities in her early years, "I have no doubt that

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3278-514: A pirate. In 1991, she starred in the highly rated Hallmark Hall of Fame television movie Sarah, Plain and Tall , as well as its two sequels. In 1992, Close starred in Meeting Venus for which she received critical acclaim and won Best Actress ( Golden Ciak ) at the Venice Film Festival . In the same year, Close became a trustee emeritus of The Sundance Institute . She also portrayed

3427-898: A production of the Pirates of Penzance for the Public Theater in New York, playing the role of Ruth. This production featured Kevin Kline , Martin Short and Anika Noni Rose . In October 2014, Close returned to Broadway in the starring role of Agnes in Pam MacKinnon 's revival of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance at the John Golden Theatre . Her co-stars were John Lithgow as Tobias, Martha Plimpton as Julia and Lindsay Duncan as Claire. The production grossed $ 884,596 over eight preview performances during

3576-511: A professional to carry out Consultation assistance for mental disabilities and their social reintegration; Consultation regarding the rehabilitation of the victims; Advice and guidance for post-discharge residence and re-employment after hospitalized care, for major life events in regular life, money and self-management and other relevant matters to equip them to adapt in daily life. Social workers provide individual home visits for mentally ill and do welfare services available, with specialized training

3725-510: A programmatic level. Even people who are mentally healthy can benefit from the health promotion and additional prevention strategies to reduce the impact of difficult situations. The interventions focus on positive functioning, sensory strategies, managing emotions, interpersonal relationships, sleep, community engagement, and other cognitive skills (i.e. visual-perceptual skills, attention, memory, arousal/energy management, etc.). Social work in mental health, also called psychiatric social work,

3874-560: A range of procedural services are coordinated for home, workplace and school. In an administrative relationship, Psychiatric social workers provides consultation, leadership, conflict management and work direction. Psychiatric social workers who provides assessment and psychosocial interventions function as a clinician, counselor and municipal staff of the health centers. There are many things that can contribute to mental health problems, including biological factors, genetic factors, life experiences (such as psychological trauma or abuse ), and

4023-453: A result of her portrayal as the villainous Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians (1996) and its sequel 102 Dalmatians (2000). In 2003, Close portrayed Eleanor of Aquitaine in the television film The Lion in Winter , which earned her a Golden Globe Award . From 2007 to 2012 she starred as Patty Hewes in the television drama series Damages , which won her a Golden Globe Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards . In 2014, she returned to

4172-575: A science fiction thriller produced by Netflix . Also that year, she was reunited with actors John Malkovich (her co-star in Dangerous Liaisons ) and Patrick Stewart (co-star in The Lion in Winter ) in the romantic comedy The Wilde Wedding , and co-starred in Crooked House , a film adaptation of the novel by Agatha Christie . Close garnered widespread critical acclaim for her performance in

4321-542: A series of auditions through the University Resident Theatre Association and TCG . Eventually, she was given a callback and hired for one season to do three plays at the Helen Hayes Theatre , one of those plays being Love for Love directed by Hal Prince . She made her television debut in 1975 with a small role in the anthology series Great Performances . In 1976, she played Mary I in

4470-399: A smiling Glenn Close." Journalist Christopher Hooton also praised her, saying, " Christopher Walken , Glenn Close, Al Pacino , and many others have a surprising danger in them. They're a little scary to be around, because you feel they might jump you or blow up at you at any time. They are ticking time bombs." Film historian Cari Beauchamp has stated, "When you look at the top 10 actresses of

4619-450: A stressful environment has also been highlighted by different models. Mental health has often been understood from the lens of the vulnerability-stress model . In that context, stressful situations may contribute to a preexisting vulnerability to negative mental health outcomes being realized. On the other hand, the differential susceptibility hypothesis suggests that mental health outcomes are better explained by an increased sensitivity to

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4768-652: A threat to the American working-class. They were subject to prejudice and slandered by American media as well as anti-Japanese legislation being implemented. For refugees family reunification can be one of the primary needs to improve quality of life. Post-migration trauma is a cause of depressive disorders and psychological distress for immigrants. Mental health is a socially constructed concept; different societies, groups, cultures (both ethnic and national/regional), institutions, and professions have very different ways of conceptualizing its nature and causes, determining what

4917-415: A vast range of services for all stages of life in a myriad of practice settings, though the foundations of OT come from mental health. Community support for mental health through expert-moderated support groups can aid those who want to recover from mental illness or otherwise improve their emotional well-being. OT services focused on mental health can be provided to persons, groups, and populations across

5066-529: A win. She was widely considered to be the frontrunner to win the Oscar—which would be the first of her career—but ultimately lost to Olivia Colman for The Favourite . In addition, Close received a nomination, her second overall, for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role , which she also lost to Colman. Also in 2018, Close made a return to the stage, where, from September to December, she featured in

5215-656: A younger version of Castleman. Close won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama , the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role , and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress . She received her seventh Academy Award nomination, her fourth nomination in the Best Actress category, which has made her the most nominated actress without

5364-462: Is stigma attached to mental illness. Due to such stigma, individuals may resist labeling and may be driven to respond to mental health diagnoses with denialism . Family caregivers of individuals with mental disorders may also suffer discrimination or face stigma. Addressing and eliminating the social stigma and perceived stigma attached to mental illness has been recognized as crucial to education and awareness surrounding mental health issues. In

5513-687: Is a process where an individual in a setting is helped to attain freedom from overlapping internal and external problems (social and economic situations, family and other relationships, the physical and organizational environment, psychiatric symptoms, etc.). It aims for harmony, quality of life , self-actualization and personal adaptation across all systems. Psychiatric social workers are mental health professionals that can assist patients and their family members in coping with both mental health issues and various economic or social problems caused by mental illness or psychiatric dysfunctions and to attain improved mental health and well-being. They are vital members of

5662-456: Is a vicious cycle that repeats itself. Thus, prisons embody another state-provisioned mental hospital. Families of patients, advocates, and mental health professionals still call for increase in more well-structured community facilities and treatment programs with a higher quality of long-term inpatient resources and care. With this more structured environment, the United States will continue with more access to mental health care and an increase in

5811-518: Is acting up an award-worthy storm (her performance is actually quite meticulous), Hillbilly Elegy is never less than alive". For the role, she received the San Francisco International Film Festival 's Award for Acting along with Academy Award , Golden Globe , and SAG Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress. Close also received a Razzie Award nomination for Worst Supporting Actress for Hillbilly Elegy , making her

5960-471: Is an American actress, screenwriter and film producer with an extensive career in film, television, and stage work. She began her professional career in 1974 with a role in the stage play Love for Love and was mostly a stage actress in New York until the early 1980s. Her work included Broadway productions of Barnum in 1980 and The Real Thing in 1983, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in

6109-565: Is an actress. Close and Starke separated in 1991. In 1995, Close was engaged to carpenter Steve Beers, who had worked on Sunset Boulevard ; the two never married, and their relationship ended in 1999. In February 2006, Close married executive and venture capitalist David Evans Shaw in Maine , but they divorced in August 2015. As of 2016, Close primarily resides in Bedford Hills, New York , and also owns

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6258-458: Is considered one of her most iconic roles; the phrase "bunny boiler" has even been added to the dictionary, referring to a scene from the movie. During the re-shoot of the ending, Close suffered a concussion from one of the takes when her head smashed against a mirror. After being rushed to the hospital, she discovered, much to her horror, that she was actually a few weeks pregnant with her daughter. Close stated in an interview that, " Fatal Attraction

6407-461: Is defined as having high levels of positive emotions, whereas social and psychological well-being are defined as the presence of psychological and social skills and abilities that contribute to optimal functioning in daily life. The model has received empirical support across cultures. The Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF) is the most widely used scale to measure the tripartite model of mental well-being. As of 2019, about one in seven of

6556-464: Is good and challenging. Sometimes I've taken a role for one scene that I thought was phenomenal. Also my presence can help them get money, so it's I think a way for me to give back." Shortly after her stint on The Shield , Close was approached by FX executives who pitched a television series for her to star in. Also in 2007, Close began a five-season run playing the ruthless and brilliant lawyer Patty Hewes on Damages . Her portrayal of this character

6705-566: Is like being a magician, in that you make people believe; because it's only when they believe that they are moved. And I want people to get emotionally involved. I think technique is important but it isn't everything. You can have a great technical actor who'll leave people cold. That's not my idea of great acting. As audience, I don't want to be aware of acting." Longtime collaborator and playwright Christopher Hampton describes Close as an actress who can very easily convey "a sense of strength and intelligence." Hampton worked on Sunset Boulevard and

6854-553: Is mentally healthy, and deciding what interventions, if any, are appropriate. Thus, different professionals will have different cultural, class, political and religious backgrounds, which will impact the methodology applied during treatment. In the context of deaf mental health care , it is necessary for professionals to have cultural competency of deaf and hard of hearing people and to understand how to properly rely on trained, qualified, and certified interpreters when working with culturally Deaf clients. Research has shown that there

7003-577: Is paid to the damage that more rigid, fundamentalist faiths commonly practiced in the United States can cause. This theme has been widely politicized in 2018 such as with the creation of the Religious Liberty Task Force in July of that year. Also, many providers and practitioners in the United States are only beginning to realize that the institution of mental healthcare lacks knowledge and competence of many non-Western cultures, leaving providers in

7152-467: Is prevalent, people infrequently receive appropriate care. Case management linked to other services is an effective care approach for improving symptoms in people experiencing homelessness. Case management reduced admission to hospitals, and it reduced substance use by those with substance abuse problems more than typical care. States that produce refugees are sites of social upheaval, civil war, even genocide. Most refugees experience trauma. It can be in

7301-669: Is regarded as an extraordinarily versatile actress with an immersive acting style and a considerable range. Vanity Fair remarked how Close is "long considered one of the great actresses of our time." James Lipton described her as an actor who "can find an outstanding number of layers in a role or a single moment; she is a supple actor who performs subtle feats." Close was also professionally trained by acting coach Harold Guskin , who also mentored Kevin Kline , Bridget Fonda , and James Gandolfini . Working with Guskin, Close learned several important lessons, which she said she's applied to her career as well as her life. One such lesson, she claims,

7450-467: Is related to Princess Diana through her 7 times great-grandparents, is also distantly related to fellow actor Clint Eastwood , and that some of her ancestors were slaveholders . She also has a tangential connection to Marjorie Post who was once married to her grandfather, Edward Bennett Close. Close started her professional career on the stage in 1974 at age 27. In her senior year of college, she called her school's theater department to be nominated for

7599-673: Is seen that children perform better under the care of their parents and that children tend to adopt speaking language at a younger age. Since being in poverty from childhood is more harmful than it is for an adult, it is seen that children in poor households tend to fall behind in certain cognitive abilities compared to other average families. For a child to grow up emotionally healthy, the children under three need "A strong, reliable primary caregiver who provides consistent and unconditional love, guidance, and support. Safe, predictable, stable environments. Ten to 20 hours each week of harmonious, reciprocal interactions. This process, known as attunement,

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7748-639: Is thought to be highly prevalent among homeless populations, though access to proper diagnoses is limited. An article written by Lisa Goodman and her colleagues summarized Smith's research into PTSD in homeless single women and mothers in St. Louis, Missouri, which found that 53% of the respondents met diagnostic criteria, and which describes homelessness as a risk factor for mental illness. At least two commonly reported symptoms of psychological trauma, social disaffiliation and learned helplessness are highly prevalent among homeless individuals and families. While mental illness

7897-526: Is vocal on issues such as women's rights , same-sex marriage , and mental health . Married three times, she has one daughter, Annie Starke , from her relationship with producer John Starke. Glenn Close was born on March 19, 1947, in Greenwich, Connecticut , to socialite Elizabeth Mary Hester "Bettine" (Moore) and William Taliaferro Close , a doctor who operated a clinic in the Belgian Congo and served as

8046-549: The 2004 Democratic National Convention . She voted for Obama in the 2008 presidential election and attended his inauguration. In a 2016 interview with Andrew Marr for the BBC , Close criticized then-presidential candidate Donald Trump , calling his campaign "terribly frightening." She reiterated her sentiments about Trump in 2017, stating that "he doesn't stand for anything I believe in." Close keeps all of her costumes after completing films and rents them out to exhibits. She lent one of

8195-586: The Academy Award for Best Actress . Close won two more Tony Awards for Death and the Maiden in 1992 and Sunset Boulevard in 1995. She won her first Primetime Emmy Award for the 1995 television drama film Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story , and she continued a successful film career with starring roles in Reversal of Fortune (1990) and Air Force One (1997), among others, and became even more widely known as

8344-575: The NBC film Serving in Silence (1995) and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice consecutively for playing Patty Hewes in Damages (2007–2012). On stage, she made her Broadway debut in the play Love for Love (1974). She later won three Tony Awards , two for Best Actress in a Play for her roles in the plays The Real Thing (1983) and Death and the Maiden (1992), and one for Best Actress in

8493-983: The Off-Broadway play, Mother of the Maid , at the Public Theater in New York City. In 2020, Close starred in Netflix 's film adaptation of Hillbilly Elegy , reuniting with Ron Howard and starring alongside Amy Adams . Close played the Mamaw of JD Vance . While the film, which was released for streaming on Netflix on November 24, 2020, received mixed-to-negative critical reviews, Close received acclaim for her performance. Richard Roeper praised Close for her "masterful, screen-commanding, pitch-perfect performance", while Peter Travers at ABC News called her "simply sensational" and Owen Gleiberman at Variety wrote that "as long as Close

8642-503: The Public Health Agency of Canada , is an individual's capacity to feel, think, and act in ways to achieve a better quality of life while respecting personal, social, and cultural boundaries. Impairment of any of these are risk factor for mental disorders , or mental illnesses, which are a component of mental health. In 2019, about 970 million people worldwide suffered from a mental disorder, with anxiety and depression being

8791-555: The Roosevelt Hotel . As of 2018, films featuring Close have grossed over $ 1.3 billion in North America. She is also regarded as a gay icon , after having played numerous campy roles on screen and stage. She was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2019. In 1989, Close was the commencement speaker at William & Mary and received an honorary doctor of arts degree. In 2023, she returned to

8940-928: The United Kingdom , the Royal College of Psychiatrists organized the campaign Changing Minds (1998–2003) to help reduce stigma, while in the United States , efforts by entities such as the Born This Way Foundation and The Manic Monologues specifically focus on removing the stigma surrounding mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a U.S. institution founded in 1979 to represent and advocate for those struggling with mental health issues. NAMI helps to educate about mental illnesses and health issues, while also working to eliminate stigma attached to these disorders. Many mental health professionals are beginning to, or already understand,

9089-944: The five most-nominated actresses in Academy history . Mental health Mental health encompasses emotional , psychological , and social well-being , influencing cognition , perception , and behavior . According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , it is a "state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community". It likewise determines how an individual handles stress , interpersonal relationships , and decision-making . Mental health includes subjective well-being, perceived self-efficacy , autonomy , competence, intergenerational dependence, and self-actualization of one's intellectual and emotional potential, among others. From

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9238-442: The taxonomy of mental disorders which has dominated the field for nearly 80 years. Later, the proposed disease model of abnormality was subjected to analysis and considered normality to be relative to the physical, geographical and cultural aspects of the defining group. At the beginning of the 20th century, Clifford Beers founded "Mental Health America – National Committee for Mental Hygiene", after publication of his accounts as

9387-415: The 1700s, along with the inhumane confinement and stigmatization of such individuals. Dorothea Dix (1802–1887) was an important figure in the development of the "mental hygiene" movement. Dix was a school teacher who endeavored to help people with mental disorders and to expose the sub-standard conditions into which they were put. This became known as the "mental hygiene movement". Before this movement, it

9536-510: The 2018 drama The Wife , which had first premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival . An adaptation of Meg Wolitzer 's novel of the same name , the film stars Close as Joan Castleman, who questions her life choices as she travels with her husband to Stockholm , where he is set to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature . The film also features Close's daughter, Annie Starke , as

9685-797: The Americas (Colombia, Mexico, United States), Asia and the Pacific ( Japan , New Zealand , Beijing and Shanghai in the People's Republic of China ), Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Ukraine), and the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon). Countries were classified with World Bank criteria as low-income ( Nigeria ), lower-middle-income ( China , Colombia , South Africa , Ukraine ), higher middle-income ( Lebanon , Mexico ), and high-income. The coordinated surveys on emotional mental health disorders, their severity, and treatments were implemented in

9834-475: The Apple TV+ series The New Look , reuniting her with Damages creator Todd A. Kessler . In 2022, it was announced that Close would star alongside Andra Day and Mo'Nique in the exorcism drama The Deliverance directed by Lee Daniels for Netflix. The film was released in August 2024. She also stars alongside Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in the Amazon MGM Studios film Brothers , which

9983-566: The Broadway stage, appearing in a revival of A Delicate Balance . During this period, she received two additional Best Actress Academy Award nominations for Albert Nobbs (2011) and The Wife (2017). She also won her third Golden Globe for her performance in The Wife. In 2020, she starred in Hillbilly Elegy earning her a fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress (her eighth nomination in any category), making her one of

10132-606: The Galaxy (2014). Close also portrayed Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians (1996) and its 2000 sequel , and voiced Kala in Tarzan (1999). In television, Close received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role in the ABC film Something About Amelia (1984) and later won three— Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for portraying Margarethe Cammermeyer in

10281-556: The Maiden . One of her most notable roles on stage was Norma Desmond in the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of Sunset Boulevard , for which Close won her third Tony Award , playing the role on Broadway in 1993–94. For her role, Close was met with critical acclaim. David Richards of The New York Times wrote in 1994 that "Glenn is giving one of those legendary performances people will be talking about years from now. The actress takes breathtaking risks, venturing so far out on

10430-643: The TV film Serving in Silence (1995), for which both were nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie . In 2007 she co-founded FetchDog, a dog accessories catalog and Internet site. Part of her work was publishing blogs in which she interviewed other celebrities about their relationships with their dogs. She sold the business in 2012. Close was born into a Democratic family. Her political donations have mostly been made in support of Democratic politicians, including Hillary Clinton , Howard Dean , John Edwards , Angus King , and Barack Obama . Close also spoke at

10579-400: The United States alone, in 2021, at least roughly 17.5% of the population (ages 18 and older) were recorded as having a mental illness. The comparison between reports and statistics of mental health issues in newer generations (18–25 years old to 26–49 years old) and the older generation (50 years or older) signifies an increase in mental health issues as only 15% of the older generation reported

10728-507: The United States ill-equipped to treat patients from different cultures. Occupational therapy practitioners aim to improve and enable a client or group's participation in meaningful, everyday occupations. In this sense, occupation is defined as any activity that "occupies one's time". Examples of those activities include daily tasks (dressing, bathing, eating, house chores, driving, etc.), sleep and rest, education, work, play, leisure (hobbies), and social interactions. The OT profession offers

10877-518: The United States, the DSM-5 is used as the classification system of mental disorders . Mental health is associated with a number of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress, drug abuse, social connections and interactions. Psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed professional clinical counselors, social workers, nurse practitioners, and family physicians can help manage mental illness with treatments such as therapy, counseling, and medication . In

11026-435: The aforementioned countries. These surveys assessed the frequency, types, and adequacy of mental health service use in 17 countries in which WMH surveys are complete. The WMH also examined unmet needs for treatment in strata defined by the seriousness of mental disorders. Their research showed that "the number of respondents using any 12-month mental health service was generally lower in developing than in developed countries, and

11175-442: The age of 18 meet the criteria for having a mental illness. Evidence suggests that 970 million people worldwide have a mental disorder. Major depression ranks third among the top 10 leading causes of disease worldwide. By 2030, it is predicted to become the leading cause of disease worldwide. Over 700 thousand people commit suicide every year and around 14 million attempt it. A World Health Organization (WHO) report estimates

11324-425: The cast of the upcoming Wake Up Dead Man , the sequel to Knives Out and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery . Other cast members for the film include Daniel Craig , Jeremy Renner , Andrew Scott , Cailee Spaeny , Josh O'Connor , and Kerry Washington . On June 19, 2024, it was revealed that Close's participation in the filming for Wake Up Dead Man , which by that point in time had only occurred for two days,

11473-833: The cast, and Close played Moriarty's lover. Her last major stage role before beginning her motion picture career was playing Chairy, the female lead in the Broadway musical Barnum , from April 1980 to March 1981. The 1980s proved to be Close's breakthrough in Hollywood. In 1980, director George Roy Hill discovered Close on Broadway and asked her to audition with Robin Williams for a role in The World According to Garp , which would become her first film role, as well as her first Academy Award nominated performance. She played Robin Williams 's mother, despite being just four years older. The following year she played Sarah Cooper in The Big Chill ,

11622-542: The college to serve as the grand marshal of their annual homecoming event. She also helped dedicate William & Mary's newly renovated Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall , whose main stage theater was named the Glenn Close Theatre in her honor. Close has been married three times, with each marriage ending in divorce. Her first marriage at age 22 — which Close has described as "kind of an arranged marriage" — ended before she attended college. This marriage (from 1969 to 1971)

11771-412: The critically acclaimed drama Something About Amelia , a television film about a family destroyed by sexual abuse. She won her first Tony Award in 1984 for The Real Thing , directed by Mike Nichols . Eventually, Close began to seek different roles to play because she did not want to be typecast as a motherly figure. She starred in the 1985 romantic comedy Maxie , alongside Mandy Patinkin . Close

11920-520: The days I spent running free in the evocative Connecticut countryside with an unfettered imagination, playing whatever character our games demanded, is one of the reasons that acting has always seemed so natural to me." Although Close has an affluent background, she has stated that her family chose not to participate in WASP society. She would also avoid mentioning her birthplace, the wealthy town Greenwich, whenever asked because she did not want people to think she

12069-691: The dresses she wore in Dangerous Liaisons to Madonna for her 1990 VMA performance of " Vogue ". In 2017, she donated her entire costume collection to Indiana University Bloomington . Close is a New York Mets fan, and has sung the national anthem at Shea Stadium and Citi Field numerous times since 1986. Due to her upbringing, Close has stated that she is a spiritual but irreligious person. Close has campaigned for several issues such as women's rights , same-sex marriage , and mental health. In 1989 she attended pro-choice marches in Washington, D.C. , with Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda . In 1998, Close

12218-539: The early 2000s. She returned as Cruella de Vil in 102 Dalmatians (2000). Although the film received mixed reviews, it performed well at the box office. Close later filmed The Safety of Objects which premiered in 2001, a movie about four suburban families dealing with maladies. This was Kristen Stewart 's first film role, and Close and Stewart would later reunite in the 2015 film Anesthesia . Close starred in Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her in

12367-428: The energies that can go back and forth. I started in theater, and when I first went into movies, I felt that my energy was going to blow out the camera." On method acting , Close claims that while she found it an interesting technique, it was not her preferred style. Although Close does extensive research and preparation for her roles, she also relies less on the technicality of a performance saying, "Good acting I think

12516-877: The environment than by vulnerability. For example, it was found that children scoring higher on observer-rated environmental sensitivity often derive more harm from low-quality parenting, but also more benefits from high-quality parenting than those children scoring lower on that measure. A psychological study has been conducted by four scientists during inaugural Convention of Psychological Science. The results find that people who thrive with financial stability or fall under low socioeconomic status (SES) tend to perform worse cognitively due to external pressure imposed upon them. The research found that stressors such as low income, inadequate health care, discrimination, and exposure to criminal activities all contribute to mental disorders . This study also found that children exposed to poverty-stricken environments have slower cognitive thinking. It

12665-411: The expensive materials being used, but, to their dismay, she rejected their suggestion and kept the originals. The following year, Close appeared in another box office hit with Air Force One (1997), playing the trustworthy vice president to Harrison Ford 's president. Ford stated in an interview that the role of the vice president was already written for a woman and that he personally chose Close for

12814-495: The film Albert Nobbs (2011). In the same year, she starred in the film Heights (2005), an independent drama centered on the lives of five New Yorkers . Close's performance was lauded by critics. In 2001, she starred in a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein 's classic musical South Pacific as Nellie Forbush on ABC . She guest-starred on Will and Grace in 2002, portraying a satirical version of Annie Leibovitz , which earned her an Emmy nomination for Guest Actress in

12963-512: The film overall received mixed reviews, Close's performance received critical acclaim, as it was noted for being the most subtle and introverted of her career to that point and a departure from her previous roles. When asked during the film's awards campaign about the fact of not having an Oscar, Close said: "I remember being astounded that I met some people who were really kind of almost hyper-ventilating as to whether they were going to win or not, and I have never understood that. Because if you just do

13112-399: The film. Jagged Edge received mixed-to-positive reviews and grossed $ 40-million on a $ 15-million budget. In 1987, Close played the disturbed book editor Alex Forrest in the psychological thriller Fatal Attraction . The film became a huge box-office success, the highest-grossing film worldwide of that year. The film propelled Close to international stardom and the character of Alex Forrest

13261-444: The form of torture, sexual assault, family fragmentation, and death of loved ones. Refugees and immigrants experience psycho social stressors after resettlement. These include discrimination, lack of economic stability, and social isolation causing emotional distress. For example, Not far into the 1900s, campaigns targeting Japanese immigrants were being formed that inhibited their ability to participate in U.S life, painting them as

13410-516: The global cost of mental illness at nearly $ 2.5 trillion (two-thirds in indirect costs) in 2010, with a projected increase to over $ 6 trillion by 2030. Evidence from the WHO suggests that nearly half of the world's population is affected by mental illness with an impact on their self-esteem , relationships and ability to function in everyday life. An individual's emotional health can impact their physical health. Poor mental health can lead to problems such as

13559-551: The idea that prisons and state-provisioned hospitals are interdependent. In other words, patients become inmates. This draws on the Penrose Hypothesis of 1939, which theorized that there was an inverse relationship between prisons' population size and the number of psychiatric hospital beds. This means that populations that require psychiatric mental care will transition between institutions, which in this case, includes state psychiatric hospitals and criminal justice systems. Thus,

13708-532: The importance of competency in religious diversity and spirituality , or the lack thereof . They are also partaking in cultural training to better understand which interventions work best for these different groups of people. The American Psychological Association explicitly states that religion must be respected. Education in spiritual and religious matters is also required by the American Psychiatric Association , however, far less attention

13857-721: The inability to make adequate decisions and substance use disorders . Good mental health can improve life quality whereas poor mental health can worsen it. According to Richards, Campania, & Muse-Burke, "There is growing evidence that is showing emotional abilities are associated with pro-social behaviors such as stress management and physical health." Their research also concluded that people who lack emotional expression are inclined to anti-social behaviors (e.g., substance use disorder and alcohol use disorder , physical fights, vandalism ), which reflects one's mental health and suppressed emotions. Adults and children who face mental illness may experience social stigma , which can exacerbate

14006-597: The issues. Mental health can be seen as a continuum , where an individual's mental health may have many different possible values . Mental wellness is viewed as a positive attribute; this definition of mental health highlights emotional well-being , the capacity to live a full and creative life, and the flexibility to deal with life's inevitable challenges. Some discussions are formulated in terms of contentment or happiness. Many therapeutic systems and self-help books offer methods and philosophies espousing strategies and techniques vaunted as effective for further improving

14155-500: The lifespan and experiencing varying levels of mental health performance. For example, occupational therapy practitioners provide mental health services in school systems, military environments, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and inpatient mental health rehabilitation settings. Interventions or support can be provided directly through specific treatment interventions or indirectly by providing consultation to businesses, schools, or other larger groups to incorporate mental health strategies on

14304-595: The mental wellness. Positive psychology is increasingly prominent in mental health. A holistic model of mental health generally includes concepts based upon anthropological , educational , psychological , religious , and sociological perspectives. There are also models as theoretical perspectives from personality , social , clinical , health and developmental psychology . The tripartite model of mental well-being views mental well-being as encompassing three components of emotional well-being, social well-being, and psychological well-being . Emotional well-being

14453-609: The mid-19th century, William Sweetser was the first to coin the term mental hygiene , which can be seen as the precursor to contemporary approaches to work on promoting positive mental health. Isaac Ray , the fourth president of the American Psychiatric Association and one of its founders, further defined mental hygiene as "the art of preserving the mind against all incidents and influences calculated to deteriorate its qualities, impair its energies, or derange its movements". In American history, mentally ill patients were thought to be religiously punished. This response persisted through

14602-588: The mid-to-late 1960s with the nonprofit encouragement singing group Up With People . During her time in Up With People, Close organized a small singing group called the Green Glenn Singers, consisting of herself, Kathe Green , Jennie Dorn, and Vee Entwistle. The group's stated mission was "to write and sing songs which would give people a purpose and inspire them to live the way they were meant to live". When she

14751-416: The most common. The number of people suffering from mental disorders has risen significantly throughout the years. Mental disorders are defined as health conditions that affect and alter cognitive functioning, emotional responses, and behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning. The ICD-11 is the global standard used to diagnose , treat, research, and report various mental disorders. In

14900-661: The movie. In the same year, Close played Gertrude in Franco Zeffirelli 's film adaption of Hamlet . It was the first Shakespeare role that Close had ever attempted on screen (she appeared in 1975 in a stage production of King Lear in Milwaukee). Close would later go on to join the cast of The House of the Spirits , reuniting her with Jeremy Irons. She also had a cameo appearance in Steven Spielberg's Hook (1991) as

15049-475: The musical Sunset Boulevard in an English National Opera production in London . Close was met with rave reviews after returning to this same role twenty-three years later. Both The Times and The Daily Telegraph gave the production five stars and praised her performance. During the production Close was forced to cancel three shows due to a chest infection. She was hospitalized but later recovered and finished

15198-550: The overall treatment of the mentally ill. However, there is still a lack of studies for mental health conditions (MHCs) to raise awareness, knowledge development, and attitudes toward seeking medical treatment for MHCs in Bangladesh. People in rural areas often seek treatment from the traditional healers and MHCs are sometimes considered a spiritual matter. Mental illnesses are more common than cancer , diabetes , or heart disease . As of 2021, over 22 percent of all Americans over

15347-481: The past 80 years, since sound came in, first you have Bette Davis , Katharine Hepburn and Meryl Streep – but I think Glenn Close is definitely in that list. It's a combination of her guts, in the roles she chooses, and her perseverance. We're talking about 30 years of nominated performances." On January 12, 2009, Close was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of

15496-672: The perspectives of positive psychology or holism , mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life and to create a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience . Cultural differences , personal philosophy, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how one defines "mental health". Some early signs related to mental health difficulties are sleep irritation , lack of energy , lack of appetite , thinking of harming oneself or others, self-isolating (though introversion and isolation aren't necessarily unhealthy), and frequently zoning out. Mental health, as defined by

15645-420: The play on stage. She had been working on the project, in which she appeared alongside 101 Dalmatians co-star Mark Williams, for almost twenty years, and aside from starring in it, she co-wrote the script and produced the film. Close stated it became more important for her to make the film in order to stimulate discussion on transgender issues, commenting, "There came a point where I asked, 'Am I willing to live

15794-482: The post-WWII years, references to mental hygiene were gradually replaced by the term 'mental health' due to its positive aspect that evolves from the treatment of illness to preventive and promotive areas of healthcare. When US government-run hospitals were accused of violating human rights, advocates pushed for deinstitutionalization : the replacement of federal mental hospitals for community mental health services . The closure of state-provisioned psychiatric hospitals

15943-419: The prevalence of mental disorders, with minority groups being at a higher risk due to discrimination and exclusion. Unemployment has been shown to hurt an individual's emotional well-being, self-esteem , and more broadly their mental health. Increasing unemployment has been shown to have a significant impact on mental health, predominantly depressive disorders. This is an important consideration when reviewing

16092-696: The proportion receiving services tended to correspond to countries' percentages of gross domestic product spent on health care". "High levels of unmet need worldwide are not surprising, since WHO Project ATLAS ' findings of much lower mental health expenditures than was suggested by the magnitude of burdens from mental illnesses. Generally, unmet needs in low-income and middle-income countries might be attributable to these nations spending reduced amounts (usually <1%) of already diminished health budgets on mental health care, and they rely heavily on out-of-pocket spending by citizens who are ill-equipped for it". The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health discusses how

16241-565: The remaining shows. Close won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance, and was nominated for her first Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. That same year, she was inducted into American Theater Hall of Fame for her work on the stage. The ENO London production of Sunset Boulevard transferred to the Palace Theatre on Broadway, with Close reprising her role. It opened on February 9, 2017, in

16390-399: The rest of my life having given up on this?' And I said, 'No I won't.' Some people will change their point of view, and those who are either too old, or too blinkered, to accept the beauty of difference will just have to 'die off'." In the film, Close played the title role of Albert Nobbs , a woman living as a man in 19th century Ireland after being sexually assaulted as a young girl. While

16539-689: The risk and severity of mental disorders. Existing evidence demonstrates that the female gender is connected with an elevated risk of depression at different phases of life, commencing in adolescence in different contexts. Females, for example, have a higher risk of anxiety and eating disorders, whereas males have a higher chance of substance abuse and behavioral and developmental issues. This does not imply that women are less likely to suffer from developmental disorders such autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette syndrome, or early-onset schizophrenia. Ethnicity and ethnic heterogeneity have also been identified as risk factors for

16688-959: The risk of developing clinical depression. The World Mental Health survey initiative has suggested a plan for countries to redesign their mental health care systems to best allocate resources. "A first step is documentation of services being used and the extent and nature of unmet treatment needs. A second step could be to do a cross-national comparison of service use and unmet needs in countries with different mental health care systems. Such comparisons can help to uncover optimum financing, national policies, and delivery systems for mental health care." Knowledge of how to provide effective emotional mental health care has become imperative worldwide. Unfortunately, most countries have insufficient data to guide decisions, absent or competing visions for resources, and near-constant pressures to cut insurance and entitlements. WMH surveys were done in Africa ( Nigeria , South Africa),

16837-703: The role after meeting her at a birthday party for then-president Bill Clinton . Close would later star in the war film Paradise Road (1997) as a choir conductor of the women imprisoned by the Japanese in World War II . In 1999, Close provided the voice of Kala in Disney's animated film Tarzan . She later went on to receive great reviews for her comedic role as Camille Dixon in Cookie's Fortune (1999). Close began to appear in television movies rather than doing theatrical films in

16986-414: The same film as her previous co-star Meryl Streep in the ensemble drama Evening . This would be Close's final theatrical film role of the decade, since she began to star in her own television series, Damages (2007). Close was asked about her contributions to independent films, to which she responded "I love the casts that gather around a good piece of writing certainly not for the money but because it

17135-688: The same year, this would be one of many future collaborations with director Rodrigo Garcia . In 2004, she played Claire Wellington, an uptight socialite in the comedy The Stepford Wives opposite Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken . She provided the voice of the Blue Fairy in the English version of Pinocchio (2002) and Granny in the animated film Hoodwinked (2005). Close continued to do smaller films like Le Divorce (2003) and The Chumscrubber (2005). In 2005, she reunited with director Rodrigo Garcia to do Nine Lives ; he would later direct Close in

17284-439: The shift of care from health workers to patients' families, where they do not have the proper funding or medical expertise to give proper care. On the other hand, patients that are treated in community mental health centers lack sufficient cancer testing, vaccinations , or otherwise regular medical check-ups. Other critics of state deinstitutionalization argue that this was simply a transition to " transinstitutionalization ", or

17433-524: The short-lived Broadway musical Rex , with a score by Richard Rodgers and Sheldon Harnick . From September 1978 to April 1979, Glenn appeared on Broadway in The Crucifer of Blood playing the part of Irene St. Claire, with Paxton Whitehead and Dwight Schultz . In 1979, she filmed the television movies Orphan Train and Too Far to Go . The latter film included Blythe Danner and Michael Moriarty in

17582-761: The simple math, the amount of people who are in our two unions, the amount of people who in our profession are out of work at any given time, the amount of movies that are made every year, and then you're one of five [nominees]. How could you possibly think of yourself as a loser?" She provided the voice of the "Giant" in the Summer 2012 production of the musical Into the Woods at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park . The production also featured Amy Adams as The Baker's Wife and Donna Murphy as The Witch. In 2014, she starred in

17731-535: The sinister Cruella de Vil in the Disney live-action hit of 101 Dalmatians. Her role as Cruella de Vil was universally praised and earned her a nomination for Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical . The film was also a commercial success, grossing $ 320.6 million in theaters against a $ 75 million budget. Per Close's contract, she is allowed to keep any costumes from her films. The producers attempted to make copies of Close's wardrobe due to

17880-459: The stage production of Dangerous Liaisons , later casting Close in the movie version of the latter production. "Glenn is often described as having a glacial or distant quality about her, but in person she's the absolute opposite: warm and intimate," says actor Iain Glen , who co-starred with her in the 2002 stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire . "She was able to bring strength to the role, she

18029-404: The summer-time outdoor drama, The Common Glory , written by Pulitzer Prize author Paul Green . She was elected to membership in the honor society of Phi Beta Kappa . Through the years, Close has returned to William & Mary to lecture and to visit the theater department. Through her appearance on the first episode of the seventh season of Finding Your Roots , she came to find out that she

18178-492: The third performer—after James Coco for Only When I Laugh and Amy Irving for Yentl —to receive both an Oscar nomination and a Razzie nomination for the same performance. Also in 2020, Close co-starred with Mila Kunis in the drama Four Good Days , directed by Rodrigo García and presented at the Sundance Film Festival . In 2021, Close served as an executive producer alongside Emma Stone for Cruella ,

18327-479: The title subject of the fact-based made-for-TV movie Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story in 1995, for which she won her first Primetime Emmy Award . Additionally, she has also provided the voice of Mona Simpson , from The Simpsons , since 1995. Entertainment Weekly named Close one of the 16 best Simpsons guest stars. Close has also hosted Saturday Night Live twice, in 1989 and in 1992. In 1992, she won her second Tony Award for Death and

18476-884: The treatment teams in Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in hospitals. They are employed in both outpatient and inpatient settings of a hospital, nursing homes, state and local governments, substance use clinics, correctional facilities, health care services, private practice, etc. In the United States, social workers provide most of the mental health services. According to government sources, 60 percent of mental health professionals are clinically trained social workers , 10 percent are psychiatrists , 23 percent are psychologists , and 5 percent are psychiatric nurses . Mental health social workers in Japan have professional knowledge of health and welfare and skills essential for person's well-being. Their social work training enables them as

18625-420: The triggers for mental health disorders in any population survey. According to a 2009 meta-analysis by Paul and Moser, countries with high income inequality and poor unemployment protections experience worse mental health outcomes among the unemployed. Emotional mental disorders are a leading cause of disabilities worldwide. Investigating the degree and severity of untreated emotional mental disorders throughout

18774-568: The week ending October 25, setting a new house record at the Golden Theatre. The production received mixed reviews, although the cast was praised. After her television series Damages ended, Close returned to film in 2014, in which she played Nova Prime Rael in the Marvel Studios film Guardians of the Galaxy , directed by James Gunn . She also appeared in the independent movies 5 to 7 (2014) and Low Down (2014). In 2015, Close made

18923-853: The world in 2019. Close received eight Academy Award nominations for playing a feminist mother in The World According to Garp (1982), a baby boomer in The Big Chill (1983), a love interest in The Natural (1984), a psychotic ex-lover in Fatal Attraction (1987), a cunning aristocrat in Dangerous Liaisons (1988), an English butler in Albert Nobbs (2011), a troubled wife in The Wife (2017), and an eccentric grandmother in Hillbilly Elegy (2020). Her other films include Reversal of Fortune (1990), The Paper (1994), Mars Attacks! (1996), Air Force One (1997), and Guardians of

19072-718: The world is a top priority of the World Mental Health (WMH) survey initiative, which was created in 1998 by the World Health Organization (WHO). " Neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading causes of disability worldwide, accounting for 37% of all healthy life years lost through disease. These disorders are most destructive to low and middle-income countries due to their inability to provide their citizens with proper aid. Despite modern treatment and rehabilitation for emotional mental health disorders, "even economically advantaged societies have competing priorities and budgetary constraints". Unhappily married couples suffer 3–25 times

19221-556: The world's 10–19 year olds experienced a mental health disorder; about 165 million young people in total. A person's teenage years are a unique period where much crucial psychological development occurs, and is also a time of increased vulnerability to the development of adverse mental health conditions. More than half of mental health conditions start before a child reaches 20 years of age, with onset occurring in adolescence much more frequently than it does in early childhood or adulthood. Many such cases go undetected and untreated. In

19370-403: Was 22, Close broke away from MRA. She once stated that her desire to become an actress allowed her to leave the group, adding, "I have long [ago] forgiven my parents for any of this. They had their reasons for doing what they did, and I understand them. It had terrible effects on their kids, but that's the way it is. We all try to survive, right? And I think what actually saved me more than anything

19519-704: Was a " dilettante who didn't have to work." When Close was seven years old, her parents joined the Moral Re-Armament (MRA), a movement in which her family remained involved for fifteen years. During this period, Close's family lived in communal centers. She has described MRA as a "cult" that dictated every aspect of her life, from the clothes that had to be worn to what she was allowed to say. Close also spent time in Switzerland when studying at St. George's School , and attended Rosemary Hall (now Choate Rosemary Hall), graduating in 1965. She traveled for several years in

19668-544: Was a part of a star-studded cast that performed The Vagina Monologues at a benefit. It raised $ 250,000 in a single evening with proceeds going to the effort to stop violence against women. She was honored with a GLAAD Media Award in 2002 for promoting equal rights among the LGBT community . She volunteered and produced a documentary for "Puppies Behind Bars", an organization that provides service dogs for wounded war veterans. Glenn Close on screen and stage Glenn Close

19817-478: Was able to completely access that vulnerability. There was a real softness to her." However, Close is consistently praised for her roles as the villain or antagonist in her performances. Her character in Fatal Attraction was ranked number 7 on AFI's 100 years...100 heroes and villains list. Regarding her role in the series Damages , The New York Times remarked, "There is no actor dead or alive as scary as

19966-430: Was against the casting of Close because he said she was "too ugly" for the part. Close eventually heard about this and said she didn't want Ransohoff on set while she was making her scenes. Director Richard Marquand stood by her side and sent Ransohoff away. Infuriated, Ransohoff went to the studio heads trying to get Close and Marquand fired from the picture. The studio refused, stating they were pleased with their work in

20115-667: Was an increase in overall satisfaction, a better quality of life, and more friendships between patients all at an affordable cost. This proved to be true only in the circumstance that treatment facilities had enough funding for staff and equipment as well as proper management. However, this idea is a polarizing issue. Critics of deinstitutionalization argue that poor living conditions prevailed, patients were lonely, and they did not acquire proper medical care in these treatment homes. Additionally, patients that were moved from state psychiatric care to nursing and residential homes had deficits in crucial aspects of their treatment. Some cases result in

20264-531: Was delayed, with Close revealing that she got "really hit hard" with both COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Close is set to reprise her stage role of Norma Desmond in a film adaptation of the musical Sunset Boulevard , though the film remains in development. In May 2024, it was announced that Close was reuniting with her Reversal of Fortune costar Jeremy Irons in the upcoming Simon Curtis -directed retirement home comedy Encores , with Henry Winkler and Don Johnson also co-starring. Close

20413-500: Was enforced by the Community Mental Health Centers Act in 1963 that laid out terms in which only patients who posed an imminent danger to others or themselves could be admitted into state facilities. This was seen as an improvement from previous conditions. However, there remains a debate on the conditions of these community resources. It has been proven that this transition was beneficial for many patients: there

20562-472: Was given a part in Robert Redford 's baseball drama The Natural , and although it was a small supporting role, she earned a third consecutive Oscar nomination. Close, to this day, credits her nomination to cinematographer Caleb Deschanel , stating "That hat was designed so the sunlight would come through. We waited for a certain time of day, so the sun was shining through the back of the stadium. And he had

20711-450: Was given favorable reviews and even received her second Golden Globe Award nomination, but the movie was critically panned and under-performed at the box office. In 1985, Close starred in the legal thriller Jagged Edge , opposite Jeff Bridges . Initially, Jane Fonda was attached to the role, but was replaced with Close when she requested changes in the script. Producer Martin Ransohoff

20860-431: Was in a " golden era " and the quality of some programs had already risen to the standards of film. John Landgraf , CEO of FX , stated that network was the "first to bring a female movie star of Glenn Close's stature to television." He also credits her collaboration with the network with promoting roles for women on television, as well as influencing other film actors to switch to the small screen. In 2007, she appeared in

21009-480: Was met with rave reviews and a plethora of award nominations , in addition she went on to win two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series . Close's win also made her the first Best Actress winner in a drama series at the Emmy's for a cable show. Throughout the show's run, she became one of the highest-paid actresses on cable, earning $ 200,000 per episode. Close stated that her role of Patty Hewes

21158-580: Was my desire to be an actress." She attended The College of William & Mary , double majoring in theater and anthropology . During her senior year of college, Close became inspired to pursue a career in acting after watching an interview of Katharine Hepburn on The Dick Cavett Show . It was in the college's theater department that Close began to train as a serious actor under Howard Scammon, William and Mary 's long-time professor of theater. During her years at school in Williamsburg , she also starred in

21307-517: Was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. In addition, she received her first BAFTA Award nomination. Also in 1988, she appeared alongside Keith Carradine in Stones for Ibarra , a television film adapted from the book written by Harriet Doerr and produced by the Hallmark company. Close's final film role of the decade was Immediate Family (1989), a drama about a married couple seeking to adopt

21456-406: Was not uncommon that people affected by mental illness would be considerably neglected, often left alone in deplorable conditions without sufficient clothing. From 1840 to 1880, she won the support of the federal government to set up over 30 state psychiatric hospitals; however, they were understaffed, under-resourced, and were accused of violating human rights . Emil Kraepelin in 1896 developed

21605-613: Was really the first part that took me away from the Jenny Fields, Sarah Coopers—good, nurturing women roles. I did more preparation for that film than I've ever done." Close received her fourth Oscar nomination for this role, her first in the leading role and also won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Actress. She played a scheming aristocrat, the Marquise de Merteuil, in 1988's period romantic drama Dangerous Liaisons . Close earned stellar reviews for this performance, and

21754-515: Was released theatrically on October 10, 2024. Close was cast alongside Jamie Foxx , Cameron Diaz , and Kyle Chandler in the action-comedy Back in Action , for Netflix. The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix globally on January 17, 2025. In March 2023, it was announced that Close would star in the upcoming film The Summer Book , based on the novel by Tove Jansson , which will be directed by Charlie McDowell . In May 2024, Close joined

21903-622: Was the role of her life. She also kept in contact with her co-star Rose Byrne , and the two have become friends. After the series ended, Close stated that she would not return to television in a regular role, but that she was open to do a miniseries or guest spot. In 2008, Close performed at Carnegie Hall , narrating the violin concerto The Runaway Bunny , a concerto for reader, violin and orchestra, composed and conducted by Glen Roven . In December 2010, Close began filming Albert Nobbs in Dublin . She had previously won an Obie in 1982 for her role in

22052-431: Was to "read the lines off the page" and remembering to breathe. Close states, "You have to maintain a certain openness, and if you don't maintain that, you lose something vital as an actor. It's how we're wired, and it's not a bad thing." Close says that she went to every rehearsal in order to master her acting skills. "I love the chemistry that can be created onstage between the actors and the audience. It's molecular even,

22201-406: Was to Cabot Wade, a guitarist and songwriter with whom she had performed during her time at Up with People . From 1979 to 1983, she lived with actor Len Cariou . She was married to grocery heir James Marlas from 1984 to 1987. Later, Close began a relationship with producer John Starke, whom she had met on the set of The World According to Garp . Their daughter, Annie Starke , was born in 1988 and

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