Stories can illuminate an issue in a powerful and lasting way for us.  That's why documentaries, videos and talks are part of our researrch process for each theme here at Battery Powered.  Below we share five of the videos that we found menaingful in our reseach into our theme on Mental Health.  

These videos share personal stories of lived experience and recovery, expose systemic challenges that plague our mental health care system, and offer individual action you can take to end stigma. We hope you enjoy!

For more on this theme, check out our Mental Health Issue Brief.

TED Talk: This could be why your depressed and anxious - 20 minute watch

TED Talk: This could be why your depressed and anxious - 20 minute watch

Journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world and the social causes, and solutions, for mental health.

CureStigma - 1 minute watch

Every year millions of Americans are exposed to a contagious virus....stigma.

Matt: Forensic Mental Health Success Stories - 6 minutes watch

A spoken word performance illuminating one person's story of mental illness, incarceration and getting the support he needed to heal.

Institutionalized: Mental Health Behind Bars -  23 minute watch

A look at mental health as it collides with the criminal justice system in Cook County Jail, Chicago.

Why insured Americans struggle to get mental health care - 7 minute watch

While the law requires parity for mental health treatment, in practice, we have a long way to achieve this. This report dives into one family's struggle in the Bay Area.

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