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Links
Awareness Mental Health Action in Canterbury, New Zealand. A mental health consumer network.
Online Depression Test on the About.com website.
Online Depression Test on the Lessons4living website.
Online Depression Test on the Depressedtest.com website.
Youtube videos
There are many videos on Youtube, but here are some that seem to be useful.
All Blacks Don't Cry by John Kirwan. (Website)
My experiences with Schizoaffective Disorder I describe my experiences with my disorder. I don't know why but when I watch myself talk my words or thoughts seem kinda disorganized, I mean idk. I trip over my words a lot. I'm hardly ever anxious when I shoot my videos and when im sitting there talking I think what I'm saying is normal but then when I listen back to it and watch it, I don't realized that I trip over my words and use certain words in sentences that don't match anything that I'm talking about. Also, send in your suggestions for my future videos. What should they be on? If you have any ideas related to mental illness that would be great.
PS I neither nor does my parent I'm living with own any radios. We rarely watch tv, too. This radio thing is like everywhere I go. They have updates on me and news saying where I'm at and where I'm going. It's like I'm a celebrity or something being stalked.
My mental illness and how I cope intro I have an mental illness called schizo-affective disorder and this is intro to a diary I keep on how this illness affects me and how I cope with it.
Living With: Mental Illness This is a short factual documentary I made on my film making course at Bridgend college about my little sister Sam. She is mentally ill. She has OCD, depression and psychosis among other things. This documentary aims to educate as well as entertain. I hope you enjoy it. And please feel free to comment, I would love to know what you think of my films.
Film about Mental Illness released: Strive For Happiness "Strive For Happiness" is a documentary film about the lives of those who live with or care for loved ones who suffer from the many forms of severe mental illness. The director's hope is that this film raises awareness about the illness, removes some of the stigmas that still exist, and hopefully makes some change in policies that currently exist (funding, etc.)The film is documented by director, Richard M. Patricia as it takes a closer look at his life growing up in a household with a "loved one" that suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. The interviews throughout the film reflect what his life was like growing up in a household dealing with mental illness. His hope is that this film will catch the attention of many family members throughout the country that know or lived with a loved one who suffers from mental illness. This film will also relate to anyone who cares for someone with an illness in general.
What is Depression? (Depression #1) People sometimes have a hard time understanding the difference between depression and normal sadness. Dr. Eredlyi discusses the different kinds of depression, and how to recognize them.
Treating Depression (Depression #2) Depression can be debilitating, but with treatment, people suffering from the condition can notice marked reduction in symptoms.
What is Depression? Symptoms, causes, and treatment of depression.
Teen Depression & Suicide I make these videos out of facts I find on the internet and out of my own reading, and experience. The video includes pictures and facts about depression and suicide. This is a topic very close to my heart.
Clinical Depression (a description of it, and where to seek help in Australia - webmaster)
Clinical Depression: The Pain (a young woman with depression talks about how she feels - webmaster)
The Pain of Depression - Intro The introduction of the film, The Pain of Depression - A Journey through The Darkness
The Pain of Depression - Michele A clip from the film The Pain of Depression - A Journey through the Darkness (a woman relates her experience of depression - webmaster)
The Pain of Depression - John A clip from the film The Pain of Depression - A Journey through the Darkness (a man relates his experience of depression - webmaster)
Michele Talks about Depression and Motherhood Michele talks about her battle with depression, how it affected her as a mother, and the importance of sticking with treatment.
Comic Relief 2009 talks Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health. Comic Relief 2009. People from all walks of everyday life talk about their experiences of Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health. Comic Relief supports the National 'Time to Change, Let's End Mental Health Discrimination' Campaign. For more information about Time to Change , contact: http://www.time-to-change.org.uk or http://www.rethink.org
Stigma and Mental Illness: A First-Hand Experience Jacob Ramsey, who suffers with mental illness, talks about stigma and what to do about it. Mr. Ramsey is a member of Step Up on Second, a not-for-profit organization in Santa Monica, California that provides housing and other services to people with severe mental illness. Step Up is nationally recognized for innovative and effective programs that help its members develop opportunities to reintegrate into the community. Step Up is committed to increasing public understanding and acceptance of mental illness. For info, go to http://www.stepuponsecond.org
DANGER: I DO NOT THINK THIS IS SUITABLE FOR SOMEONE EXPERIENCING DEPRESSION TO VIEW DUE TO VERY DISTURBING CONTENT! (-webmaster) The Facts About Depression Depression is a major unrecognized disorder. Over 18 million Americans each year suffer from some sort of depression. It causes problems for both those who have it, and those who watch the suffering. The consequences of untreated depression is great. It can even result in death. Depression is not controlable by the human mind, it is an actual medical condition. If you, or someone you know is suffering from any type of depression the best bet is to see a doctor immediately.