As part of the Â鶹Éç Headroom campaign,
Video Nation explores inspiring ways to cope with life’s challenges by
overcoming depression and anxiety.
These short films suggest that being
able to talk about mental health issues should be seen as a strength.
More about the Â鶹Éç campaign.
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24 April 2008 BEATING
THE BLUES Len Haverson
2.00 mins
After several episodes of depression, Len believes regular exercise through swimming now helps him keep well.
25 April 2008 SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Jane Lewis
2.00 mins When depression began to take over her life, Jane was determined
to face her demons without using medication.
24 April 2008 TAI
CHI Craig Weston
2.00 mins
After a troubled childhood Craig's life was on a downward spiral, but
after a mystical experience he turned it around.
25 April 2008 OPEN UP AND LIVE Basil Livingstone
2.00 mins
After Basil’s divorce, he started having panic attacks and avoiding people
as a result. Joining his local Choral group has helped him on his
road to recovery.
21 April 2008 SOCIAL
PHOBIA Simon Ellis
2.00 mins
Social situations used to be anxiety-filled affairs for Simon, but working
as a swimming instructor has helped him overcome his fears.
22 April 2008 BE
KIND TO YOURSELF Lawrence Butterfield
2.00 mins
Lol wishes more people with mental health problems would realise that
admitting you need help is a strength not a weakness.
01 May 2008 COOLING
DOWN Sandra Cummings
2.00 mins
Sandra believes that many people would benefit from taking an anger management
course to help them cope with today's society.
01 May 2008 ANOTHER
WAY Paul Collins
2.00 mins
After years of excess, Paul has turned to meditation and breathing exercises
instead of relying on drugs and alcohol to help him lead a happy, stable
life.
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