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BI-POLAR DISORDER/DEPRESSION 20/20 PATTY DUKE INTERVIEW (10 minutes) Patty Duke, a well known actress, shares personal experiences of her life before and after being diagnosed with bi-polar (manic-depressive) disorder. (With Scared Silent Video)
BEATING DEPRESSION (30 minutes) Depression affects one out of four Americans and is treatable. The program explores the illness and the treatments available.
BIPOLAR DISORDER: Research Advancements (30 minutes) This program demystifies this disorder by introducing research advancements and new treatments. The program proves conclusively that, with patience and support, people with Bipolar Disorder can live productive, fulfilling lives.
COPING WITH DEPRESSION: SELF-HELP STRATEGIES (48 minutes) Mary Ellen Copeland, the producer of this video, shares over 30 lifestyle choices she uses in dealing with her own depression. Tips for family members are also included.
DARK GLASSES AND KALEIDOSCOPES-Living with Manic Depression (33 minutes) Explores the highs and lows of bipolar disorder from the standpoint of those affected by the illness as well as those who treat it.
DEAD BLUE (55 minutes) Public figures Mike Wallace, Martha Manning, and William Styron speak openly about their experiences with depression and thoughts of suicide. Spouses and children also share their thoughts.
DEPRESSION AND MANIC DEPRESSION: REAL STORIES, REAL HOPE (42 minutes) Talks about National Depression Screening Day. A variety of people share their feelings and experiences once they were diagnosed with depression or manic depression.
DEPRESSION AND WOMEN: DISPELLING THE MYTHS (14 minutes) Profiles five women of various ages who share their experiences with depression. Also creates awareness that depression is a treatable medical illness that is not a normal part of adolescence, menstruation, childbirth, menopause, or aging.
DEPRESSION AND WOMEN: DISPELLING THE MYTHS AND FINDING THE ANSWERS
DEPRESSION: A FAMILY MATTER - CHILDREN WITH DEPRESSED PARENTS (15 minutes) Mike Wallace hosts this video that discusses how having depressed parents affects the children. One family shares their experiences and how they cope in their daily lives. (2 copies)
DEPRESSION: A FAMILY MATTER-- ELDERLY PARENTS WITH DEPRESSION (15 minutes) One adult shares his experiences of having an elderly parent who suffers from depression and how it affects their whole family. Various treatment options are discussed. Hosted by Mike Wallace. (2 copies)
DEPRESSION: A FAMILY MATTER-- SPOUSES WITH DEPRESSION (15 minutes) One woman talks about how having a depressed spouse affects her daily life and ways to move forward. Hosted by Mike Wallace. (2 copies)
DEPRESSION: At Time of Diagnosis (30 minutes) From the Time Life series, this video helps to understand depression and to explore possible treatments. Answers are given to the most commonly asked questions regarding depression. (2 copies)
DEPRESSION: ON THE EDGE (30 minutes) Specifically for teens, this video stresses early identification and treatment as the most effective weapon in battling depression and the possibility of suicide; breaking down the social stigma of depression that leads many teens to deny and hide the problem.
DEPRESSION: REAL STORIES, REAL HOPE (20 minutes) Video about National Depression Screening Day hosts a variety of people sharing their experiences and feelings once they were diagnosed with Depression.
DEPRESSION: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (10 minutes) Discusses symptoms and treatment for one of the most common mental health disorders.
DEPRESSION: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY (10 minutes) Addresses common symptoms of depression, forms of treatment, and relevant issues surrounding specific antidepressant therapy. Produced by Dista Products Co., the video provides important information for those being treated with Prozac.
DEPRESSION: VOICES OF AN ILLNESS (1 hour audiocassette with script and companion guide) Rod Steiger serves as moderator for a discussion involving people who have experienced depression as well as researchers working to discover treatments. Originally aired on PBS.
DOWNTIME: A WORKSITE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING CLINICAL DEPRESSION (17 minutes) Discusses how to recognize depression among employees, intervention, and how support can be offered by co-workers and supervisors. Narrated by Dick Cavett. The accompanying manual provides background information on clinical depression as well as pages suitable for copying.
ETERNAL HIGH: A TEENAGER’S EXPERIENCE WITH DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE (30 minutes) Everything was great yet suddenly everything was horrible. Why? Bryce captured his true-life battle with depression and suicide in this award-winning film.
FACES OF DEPRESSION (12 minutes) A fast paced dialogue featuring persons who experienced clinical depression. They begin by sharing their struggles before treatment, including their thoughts of suicide. The video concludes on a positive note as they talk about their lives after receiving professional help.
FOUR LIVES: PORTRAITS OF MANIC DEPRESSION (60 minutes) A documentary of four people who have been diagnosed as having manic depression. Explores the effect of the illness on their lives and their families.
GUIDE TO A HEALTHY MIND FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS (30 minute video and guide) Provides an explanation of depression and its treatments. Designed for viewing by African Americans and features Magic Johnson and Jennifer Holliday, a consumer of mental health services.
“IN OUR OWN WORDS: TEENS WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER” (30 minutes) A group of teens and young adults share their individual stories of self-discovery and adaptation as bipolar individuals.
LIVING WELL WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER (47 minutes) Six individuals of various ages and backgrounds talk about how they have regained control in their lives after receiving treatment for bipolar disorder. Also includes segments on medication, signs of relapse, and support systems.
LIVING WELL WITH DEPRESSION (22 minute video and 100 page workbook) For those diagnosed with depression, this kit provides information on treating depression as well as tips on developing a healthy lifestyle.
MANIC DEPRESSION - VOICES OF AN ILLNESS (60 minute cassette tape) During this one-hour documentary narrated by Patty Duke, nine people with manic depressive illness tell their stories. The documentary examines the difficulties in obtaining a correct diagnosis and treatment, the impact on the family, stigma, and the various phases of the illness. Also includes script and educational brochure.
MOVING BACK INTO THE LIGHT (12 minutes) An introductory video providing information on depression and its treatment. A variety of patients talk about symptoms of depression. Viewers with symptoms are encouraged to seek professional care. (3 copies)
OVERCOMING DEPRESSION – Hope for a better life. (audiocassette) Daws tus mob Puas Siab Puas Ntsws, Cia siab rau ib lub neej Kaj siab (Hmong version)
POSTPARTUM EMOTIONS: THE BLUES AND BEYOND (17 minutes) Describes how postpartum depression which affects 10% of new moms is different from the “baby blues” and suggests effective treatments.
REAL PEOPLE: Identifying Depression, Preventing Suicide (23 minutes) VHS and DVD formats with workbook. Middle school students discuss aspects of depression and suicide. Sarah relates her story and how she got help. From Ryan’s story, viewers learn how his suicide may have been prevented.
RHYTHMS (15 minutes) Designed for persons whose depression is being treated with medication. Patients share their experience with mental health care.
TAKING CONTROL OF DEPRESSION-MENDING THE MIND (30 minutes) A video for millions of Americans who suffer from clinical depression. Take control of your life and learn the facts about depression, symptoms and causes, methods of diagnosis, and treatments that work.
THE BEST TIMES: Beating Depression on the College Campus (17 minutes) Six college students and their health care providers discuss the symptoms of their mental illnesses, getting help, and staying well on the college campus. Offers frank advice from young people who have dealt with their own illnesses and overcome them, and also provides clear examples and explanations of common symptoms of depression.
THE BLUES: NOT A NORMAL PART OF AGING (20 minutes) The training kit was designed to help plan, promote, and conduct a comprehensive education and screening program for older adults. Includes a 20-minute video and a geriatric depression scale screening form.
THE POWER OF CHOICE: DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE (30 minutes) The Power of Choice Series featuring Michael Pritchard.
UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A PERSON WHO IS EXPERIENCING MANIA (60 minutes) Provides an explanation of this complex illness, describes the stages of mania, and suggests communication techniques. Persons with the illness are interviewed.
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION (15 minutes) Kathy Cronkite narrates this 1996 video that explores the relief and hope that treatment provides for those dealing with the “invisible” illness – depression. (2 copies)
UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION AND ADDICTION (25 minutes) Includes workbook. Those with addictions often experience depression as well. Three individuals focus on issues that help with recovery-talking about feeling, negative self-talk, abstinence, support systems, and lifestyle choices.
WHAT IS DEPRESSION? SEPARATING DEPRESSION FROM BEING BLUE
WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE SUFFERS FROM DEPRESSION (32 minutes) Video begins with personal stories of those who have experienced depression. Included is information of interest to those who may know someone with depression – where help can be found, how to encourage someone to obtain help, the challenges of finding effective treatments, and the myth that someone can “snap out of it” on their own.
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