How cinema can help us to value people with mental illnesses
With the forthcoming release of Eternal Beauty, film critic Sophie Monks Kaufman looks at the portrayal of mental health in cinema and why its accurate representation is so important.
With the forthcoming release of Eternal Beauty, film critic Sophie Monks Kaufman looks at the portrayal of mental health in cinema and why its accurate representation is so important.
A Modern Guide to Health Modern advice and old-fashioned values combine in this postwar animated health guide from the makers of Animal Farm Animation & Artists Moving Image, 1946, 9 mins This “modern” advice may be over 70 years old, but there is a lot of good common sense contained in this post-war health film. … More
Thousands of you have come forward and shared your stories, in the hope of helping others and creating a healthier, happier industry. Many of you want to talk more openly about how you’re feeling — an amazing 86% of you said you would feel comfortable supporting a peer who was struggling with their mental health. However, sadly, … More
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness.
When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Choose one of the options below to find out more.
You might be worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it could affect your life. This may include having to stay at home and avoid other people. This might feel difficult or stressful. But there are lots of things you can try that could help your wellbeing.
NIMHAF is a festival highlighting mental health by showcasing arts events across Northern Ireland. With arts on offer from visual arts and photography, poetry and song to psychodrama, music, comedy and film, the festival promises to put transformation on the agenda across Northern Ireland.
The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is one of Scotland’s most diverse cultural events, covering everything from music, film and visual art to theatre, dance, and literature. The annual festival will take place in venues across Scotland from 4-24 May 2020, aiming to support the arts and challenge preconceived ideas about mental health.
Mental Health First Aid England have put together some guidance for ways to support your mental health while working from home.
ICO spoke to Helen Wright, Festival Coordinator at Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) about her experience of ensuring the festival is accessible to all audiences. Helen explains how SQIFF integrates access across their organisation and events, making this integral to their work from the very start.