Psych Nah, I Am NOT My Mental Illness
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Follow the stories of 4 Black adults who have struggled with their mental health. From their lows to their highs, each person shares how they manage mental illness the best way they can.
Angela is a mother and wife, who became overwhelmed at the constant demands placed on her. Sharday experienced suicidal thoughts and self harm due to various trauma in her life. She practices alternative forms of healing since her insurance doesn't allow her to receive therapy. Diandra's longing to "not be here anymore" led to suicide attempts and multiple hospital visits. Khalil navigates the diagnosis of two mental illnesses which started stemming in high school. What's more triumphant is that they continue to push forward to battle their diagnoses and be the best versions of themselves.
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I love how you showed the difficult reality about dealing with mental illness but also ended on a positive note. Each person showing strength and perseverance, and most importantly they couldn’t do it on their own!
Thank you so much for this. I appreciate you & def appreciate your help making this film happen 🙏🏾
deeply resonated with this. thank you for sharing your stories.
Thank you for watching 💜