This page has links to videos about mental illness, click on  the blue link title to play the video.

This is one of my own "Amazing Stories" videos:

Leap Of Faith Video: mental illness can produce some amazing  things that make us doubt our reality, or accept    the possibility that  the mentally ill person's reality may be real after all. Our Bipolar    Disorder son jumped off our 13th floor balcony, got up and walked away.............full story in "Amazing Stories".

Overcoming Stigma-Finding Hope: all too often the term      "mental illness" evokes inaccurate, stigmatizing stereotypes. Studies estimate that one-half of people with treatable mental illness do not seek help because of the stigma.Mental health professionals discuss stigma, its  affects and moving beyond stigma to hope.

Challenging Stigma-Changing Lives: mental illness can be  a stigma (sign of disgrace) that can change the lives of those who are living with a mental illness. West London Mental Health Trust have produced a short film about living with mental illness, to try and  change attitudes towards mental illness.

Pickin' up the pieces (facing depression):a short video sharing  the experiences and triumphs of three people who suffer with depression. Written and produced by those who live with mental illness.

Schizophrenia (living with the voices): a short educational video    about the experience of living with Schizophrenia. Written and produced by those who live with mental illness.

Up & Down with Bi-polar: a short educational video regarding Bi-polar and those who live with it. Written and produced by those who live with mental illness.

Panic & Anxiety (Living with): a short educational video dealing with Panic and Anxiety. Written and produced by those who live with  mental illness.

What is Bipolar Disorder? What is manic depression?: This   video (Episode 1) explains the signs and symptoms of bipolar    disorder (manic depression).
If you suspect that you, or someone you know may be bipolar       then  you should watch this video. You will learn the common signs  and symptoms of this mental illness.

What is Bipolar Disdorder? Beyond Mania and Depression: This video (Episode 2), Beyond Mania and Depression contains additional information about bipolar disorder   (manic depression). It is  designed  to educate people about this form of mental illness.    Bipolar disorder effects nearly 1% of the population.

What People Say (when you can't hear them): this is a video to help people who suffer from depression or other mental illness, and are thinking about taking their own life.  It also looks at suicide from the survivor's point of view. There are numbers to call if you are in crisis and/or need help.

If you think you are dealing with a mental illness, then seek professional help. We do not offer personalized medical diagnosis or patient-specific treatment advice. Thank you for visiting. Have a great day. Paul Mackie