Videotaped in their group therapy sessions, real teens discuss their experience with depression--bipolar, manic depressive, anxiety disorder, OCD, ADHD--and how their mental illness affects their lives and the lives of their
family and friends. They talk about what depression feels like, their schools and counselors, their worries about the future and their poetry, journaling and writing and more.
Quotes about Documentary
"...stark, insightful and moving remarks...Viewers will appreciate the teenagers' honest and candid discussions."--Booklist
"Suitable for teens and parents to watch together as well as for classroom use, this solid peer-educations title is recommended." --Video Librarian
"Will clearly hellp our understanding about teen depression, a very real problem affection our children." --Daniel A. Nerad, Superintedent of Green Bay Area Public Schools
Awards
CINE Golden Eagle
WorldFest Houston Gold Award
Parents' Choice Approval
Accolade Honorable Mention
Media & Methods Awards Portfolio