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Mental Illnesses: Defined

This film presents official definitions of the most common and well-known mental illnesses, in a way which is clear and concise for young people.

Mental Illnesses: Defined

Video length - 04.49
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Out Of The Abyss

Oliver struggled with depression throughout his teens, and enhanced his problems with alcohol and drugs. Here he talks about getting over his depression and how great his life is now compared to how it used to be. Oliver attributes his success to his friends and family, and has little faith in the medication that is given to sufferers of depression in England.

Out Of The Abyss

Video length - 02.40
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Doom and Gloom of the New Year

Vox pops about why January and February are considered the bleakest months of the year, and what people can do to cheer themselves up during the winter months.

Doom and Gloom of the New Year

Video length - 1.35
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4
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Rollercoaster Life

Cordelia explains how she came to be diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, and what the two extreme moods, which define the condition, feel like when they strike.

Rollercoaster Life

Video length - 02.39
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3, 4 and 5
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Self-diagnosis

Members of the public on the increasing trend for self-diagnosis of mental illnesses; is the media partly to blame for glamourising these kinds of issues?

Self-diagnosis

Video length - 01.18
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4
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Manic Mother

Suzie tells the story of her mother’s suicide and explains why she believes her mum was bi-polar. She discusses the issues surrounding suicide and bi-polar honestly and frankly, opening up the impact of relationships on the victims of suicide.

Manic Mother

Video length - 03.33
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4
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Mental – The perceptions and consequent implications of mental illlness in today’s society, particularly as a result of the media.

Mental

Video length - 01.25
Published date - Jan 2008
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Abortion And Depression – Pro-choice and pro-life supporters debate their opinions on the link between abortion and depression.

Abortion And Depression

Video length - 03.12
Published date - Dec 2007
Keystage(s) - 4
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Celebs and Drugs – Researchers from John Moores University, Karl and Harry, explain how celebrities influence our drug taking.

Celebs and Drugs

Video length - 01.50
Published date - Sep 2007
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

National Children’s Home Real Stories – A film made by the National Children’s Home, presenting the stories of 4 teenagers who have been homeless for various reasons.

National Children’s Home Real Stories

Video length - 06.42
Published date - Jul 2007
Keystage(s) - 3 and 4