Reading people's stories can really help in understanding what it can be like to experience a mental illness or to care for someone who is unwell.

We are currently working on this section of the website and would like to hear from people who would like to share their experiences.

In the meantime, as part of the BBC Headroom campaign, Video Nation explores inspiring ways to cope with life’s challenges.

In the  feature below you will find individual sections on subjects from Anger Management to Alcohol. 

These short films suggest that being able to talk about mental health issues should be seen as a strength.

 



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ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
A series of short films with inspirational personal stories about overcoming depression and anxiety


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ALCOHOL
Two personal stories talking about how they have found ways to overcome alcoholism and binge drinking.


 WATCH THESE VIDEOS


BREAKDOWN
Two short films from contributors talking about how they have coped with a breakdown.


 WATCH THESE VIDEOS


ANGER MANAGEMENT
Five films exploring how people have found ways and learnt techniques to control their anger.


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EATING DISORDERS
Nine short films exploring overcoming anorexia, binge eating and eating disorders.

 

Page updated on 13/05/2009 

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