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bpHope bp Magazine Community: Bipolar & Traveling: How to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation

4/23/2017

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Bipolar & Traveling: How to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation


April 23, 2017 at 05:30PM bp Magazine
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bpHope bp Magazine Community: 3 Secrets To Forgiving Yourself When You Have Bipolar

4/23/2017

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3 Secrets To Forgiving Yourself When You Have Bipolar


April 23, 2017 at 04:03PM bp Magazine
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Esperanza Hope To Cope: 8 Documentaries About Depression To Check Out

4/23/2017

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These filmmakers shine a cinematic light on depression and lift the curtain on stigma:

 

 

#1 Depression Out of the Shadows (2008)

In this PBS Home Video, filmmakers explore the variety of manifestations of depression: postpartum depression, late-onset depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder and look at a variety of segments of the population. Depression: Out of the Shadows, also takes a look at the effectiveness in electroshock therapy as a treatment. [click here to watch the trailer]

 

 

#2 The Truth About Depression (2013)

This BBC documentary sheds light on this crippling illness and lifts the curtain on the stigma surrounding it. In The Truth About Depression, Stephen Nolan meets people “whose life is a constant battle against it and examines the science behind this potentially life-threatening condition.” [watch full documentary here]

 

 

#3 This Emotional Life (2009)

The award-winning, three-part PBS documentary explores why “one in four adults in this country experiences a mental health issue that stands in the way of happiness.” The series brings in insights from brain and behavioral experts as well as telling the stories of everyday people and “their paths to mental and emotional wellness.” This Emotional Life is hosted by Dr. Daniel Gilbert, Harvard psychologist and author. [click here to watch the trailer]

 

 

#4 When The Bough Breaks (2017)

“The Bough Breaks sheds a bright light on the serious issues associated with postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis,” Brooke Shields, narrator and executive producer of the feature-length documentary. Described as a “shocking film that uncovers this very public health issue which affects one in five new mothers after childbirth.” [click here to watch the trailer]

 

 

#5 My Depression: The Up and Down and Up of it (animated)

Having struggled with depression her entire life, Broadway director/writer Elizabeth Swados shares her experiences about depression to help erase the stigma and make the topic more accessible and understandable. This animated HBO film features the voices of Sigourney Weaver, Steve Buscemi, Fred Armisen and Dan Fogler. [click here to watch the trailer]

 

 

#6 Men Get Depression (2008)

Men Get Depression is a one-hour HD documentary released on American Public Television and explores the devastating effects of depression through the intimate profiles of real men, including a former NFL Quarterback, a Fortune 500 CEO, an Iraq War veteran, a university professor, a pastor and others. “Others describe rash and risky behaviors that put themselves and others in danger and how this was related to emotional pain and a sense of worthlessness.” [click here to watch the trailer]

 

#7 The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression (2010)

The inspiration for this documentary came from filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz’ own experience with depression. She addresses topics such as symptoms, suicide, stigma and how depression can happen to anyone regardless of age, race or socioeconomic background. The Misunderstood Epidemic: Depression also discusses “the pros and cons” of medication, different types of therapy, and support groups. [click here to watch the trailer]

 

 



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bpHope bp Magazine Community: Assisted Therapy Animals That May Surprise You

4/23/2017

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‘Assisted’ Therapy Animals That May Surprise You


April 23, 2017 at 01:21PM bp Magazine
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bpHope bp Magazine Community: The Amazingness of Your Cats Brain

4/23/2017

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The Amazingness of Your Cat’s Brain


April 23, 2017 at 11:11AM bp Magazine
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bpHope bp Magazine Community: 6 Ways to Curb the Sweet Cravings Linked to Bipolar Disorder

4/23/2017

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6 Ways to Curb the Sweet Cravings Linked to Bipolar Disorder


April 23, 2017 at 09:19AM bp Magazine
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