The movie A Beautiful Mind is the story of John Nash. Why is his story of interest to mental health professionals?

a) Despite a diagnosis of schizophrenia, he won a Nobel Prize in Economics.
b) Extensive brain damage did not limit the success of this world-renowned poet.
c) Early childhood abuse damaged his spirit but not his determination to be a success in the business world.
d) Bipolar disorder runs in his family, so he was determined to find a cure and share it with the world.


A

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