MISUNDERSTOOD EPIDEMIC: DEPRESSION

The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression is the newest documentary by filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz. It is an intimate look at how depression affects its victims and their families. It tells powerful stories of people who suffer the lowest depths of depression. The film explores through first-hand accounts that depression can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic background. One by one the topics are unraveled in gripping detail: suicide; the stigma and lack of understanding; the stress in families and relationships; the loss of ability to work. The film also discusses the pros and cons of medication, different types of therapy, and support groups. The film contains uplifting advice to families and friends of people who are depressed. It inspires hope for happiness and a path to get better.
--- 57 min --- PBS release date: February to May 2010 --- www.ironzeal.com

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Depression
• anxiety
• support group
• suicide
• mental illness
• DBSA
• bipolar
• NAMI

[lecoqster]

I'm in Mexico but I really want to watch this. Where can I get it?

[salmanshafqat1]

@winstono75 I am not sure about the medically described symptoms but from my personal experience and interaction with other people suffering from depression it is a normal symptom of depression. By the way there is a nice chat room called depressionhangout(dotcom) that you can join if you are looking for support and interaction with other people suffering from depression and other mental health problem

[winstono75]

Is being melodramatic a symptom, or is that just how you're supposed to look at it?

[MrSolmon123]

There's a small and excellent online depression support group called Depression Hangout that is always open to anyone who is struggling with mental health problems (not just depression). It's run in its own chaotic way by its members who meet regularly in the chat room and it's a great place to seek and provide help and support, make new friends and even just have a laugh. (We all need that too!) To join just go to depressionhangout-dot-blogspot­-dot-com.

[bab314]

Saw this on television; it was eye-opening to say the least.