Living with Mental Illness

Bundle of Nerves: Our Anxiety Epidemic
Through personal stories of those affected, this documentary examines the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. It also spotlights innovative initiatives that explore the issue in vulnerable populations, such as efforts to address anxiety disorders in college students and women. It will also explore co-occurrence with drug and alcohol dependency.
Premiered: December 3, 2015
About "Living with Mental Illness"
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness every year. WQED Multimedia's "Living With Mental Illness" campaign is an ongoing commitment to explore various aspects of mental health, examine different illnesses, focus on new research and treatment, and introduce people who are living with mental illness. The multi-platform project is intended to raise awareness, showcase positive outcomes - and above all - end stigma. WQED thanks NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania and Mental Health America (link) for their guidance, as well as others who took part in the project and courageously shared their stories in the hope of helping others.
Webisodes
These webisodes explore various mental illness topics through the personal stories of those affected, with helpful advice from experts in specific fields.
Mental Health and College Students
Treating anxiety has become an enormous challenge for college mental health experts. In this web extra, learn more about factors that contribute to mental health issues in college students and discover steps to help young people ease their anxieties and manage common pressures.
Watch some of WQED’s previous productions on mental illness
Losing Lambert: A Journey Through Survival & Hope
Losing Lambert: Teen Suicide Seminar