Media

LINKS

Nancy Andreason: Creativity and Mental Illness (NZ) - Radio New Zealand from Saturday Morning on Saturday 24 September 2011. World-leading schizophrenia researcher, and Director of the Mental Health Clinical Research Center at The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.

All Blacks Don't Cry (NZ) - (Youtube video). Nobody knew, though, that behind closed doors 'JK' was living a life of tormented fear. Afflicted with depression for many years – including those as a high-profile sportsman – Kirwan was able to survive by reaching out, seeking help from those closest to him. All Blacks Don't Cry is John Kirwan's story of hope, of working through the pain and living a full life – a poignant, inspirational and helpful example for anybody battling depression. 'I've been to hell and I'm back. If you're in that same place, then I understand what you're going through.' Facebook.

HealthyPlace (US) - A range of online videos covering topics ranging from abuse, self harm through to mental illness.

SANE Australia (AUS) - SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness -- through campaigning, education and research. SANE conducts innovative programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. It also operates a busy Helpline and website, which have thousands of contacts each year from around Australia. Visit their page on Youtube.

Deaf Info (UK) - The Royal College of Psychiatrists produces fact sheets with useful information about young people and mental health. They have worked with South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust, and AC2.com, to translate some of these fact sheets into BSL. Videos using BSL on a range of mental health topics.

Take It From Us Radio Show (NZ) - Hosted by people with experience of mental illness, Take It From Us radio show is a voice for the mental health sector, involving a range of service users, peer support workers and representatives from the mental health field. The show is broadcast by Framework Trust as part of the Like Minds, Like Mine programme. Listen live or use the online archive to access recent programmes.

Family Care Radio (NZ) - The Family Care Radio show and website is an innovation in New Zealand and globally, providing an integrated, entertaining information channel for carers.  An all-round holistic experience, it can be digested in bite sized chunks, or as a full course meal, depending on the time and energy you have available.

The Nutters Club (NZ) - Founded on 8 August 2009 by Nutters, "to forever change the way people, feel, think, talk and behave in relation to our mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural and sexual well being; and in doing so encourage us all to take ownership of our own health and well being.”

RadioLive (NZ) - Audio and podcasts from the Nutters Club with Mike King.

The Nutters Club Christmas Messages (NZ) - (Youtube video). Christmas is a time for goodwill for Nutters and celebrity messages.

The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimers (US) - The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's is a Primetime Emmy award-winning documentary that takes a dramatic, compassionate, all-encompassing look at the growing epidemic of Alzheimer's disease. The cornerstone of the project is a 90-minute documentary based on David Shenk's best-selling book. Like Shenk's book, the documentary weaves together the history and biology of the disease, the intense real-world experiences of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, and the race to find a cure. Watch online

I'm Right, You're Not, Now What? - Arguing for Intimacy: How to Fight Fair and Feel Close. - A webinar on Youtube with Xavier Amador. How to argue to get what you need, whether with a loved one, a boss, employee or even a stranger.

Depression & Anxiety Disorders - Depression causes feelings of sadness, loss and anger that can interfere with everyday life. It affects up to 16 million Americans. Anxiety disorders are also rather common. In this interview, we learn the latest treatments for depression and anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Part 1; Part 2

Stress, Anxiety & Depression - Life has become stressful for many people because of the turbulence in the economy. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, psychiatrist Jill RachBeisel covers the following topics: good stress vs. bad stress, coping with financial stress, excessive stress and anxiety, body's reactions to stress, stress management, good sleep hygiene, panic attacks. Part 1; Part 2

Grief & Bereavement - Grief is complex, layered and often confusing. To help us to better understand grief, leading expert Sidney Zisook, M.D., Department of Psychiatry at UCSD, walks us through the painful but ultimately healing process that follows loss. Included is a discussion about persistent acute grief and major depression. Series: "SIRA (Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging)"

MentalHealth.net (US) - Personality disorders are pervasive chronic psychological disorders, which can greatly affect a person's life. Having a personality disorder can negatively affect one's work, one's family, and one's social life. Check out a number of videos near the bottom of the page at the link below.

Autism Every Day - Autism Every Day is a film produced by Lauren Thierry and Jim Watkins of October Group and Eric Solomon of Milestone Video. A 13-minute version of the film was screened at A New Decade for Autism, a fundraising event held May 9, 2006 in New York City.