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Depression & Manic Depression
 

Bundle of Blues (431)
The stories in this thoughtful documentary represent a range of experiences from minor postpartum depression through postpartum psychosis. It stresses that PPD can happen to any new mother, but that it can be managed. (13 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 169.00 Buy DVD Now! 169.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

The Checker King (411)
Fighting poor health and depression, 81-year-old Harold O'Brien journeys to the National Checker Championship after losing his wife, Norma. This warm and inspiring story is honest about the darker realities of aging and depression. (39 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 229.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Cuestion de Equilibrio (349)
(A Question of Balance) Explores stresses, including lack of acceptance, that may be a factor in mental illnesses among Lesbian Latinas. (Nuestra Salud Series: in Spanish with English Subtitles.) (32 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 129.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Depression in Older Adults (265)
Explores the prevalence of depression among the elderly, its causes, and approaches to treatment. The video features interviews with patients as well as commentary from professionals. (30 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 185.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Depression: Fighting the Dragon (347)
This compelling documentary explores the growing prevalence of depression, and the research breakthroughs that could finally unlock its secrets. (44 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 259.00 Buy DVD Now! 259.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Focus (484)
This film dramatizes the feelings of a withdrawn, depressed high school student with untreated, possibly undiagnosed learning disabilities. The teenaged filmmaker embodies each of the voices battling to control his behavior. Are these inner voices or the real voices of the people in his life: parents, teachers, school counselors, peers? Students will bring their own experiences and feelings to the discussion of this provocative trigger film. (7 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 129.00 Buy DVD Now! 129.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Four Lives (029)
Four people with bipolar disorder, along with their families and psychiatrists, share their struggles to achieve control over the illness and their lives. (56 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 199.00 Buy DVD Now! 199.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Good Days, Bad Days (494)
This intimate documentary profiles several individuals who love and support someone who is struggling with mental illness, examining the profound impact that these disorders can have on other family members. (22 minutes) Buy DVD Now! 199.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Hidden Wounds (446)
Through three disturbing portraits of Iraq veterans, this powerful documentary highlights the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder, estimated to affect as many as one in five soldiers returning from the war in Iraq. (57 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 259.00 Buy DVD Now! 259.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Meds (460)
People with mental illnesses discuss the positive and negative impact of their psychiatric medications. (29 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 229.00 Buy DVD Now! 229.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

The Other Side of Blue (300)
Eight to ten percent of teens may suffer from clinical depression, and many of these young people may attempt suicide. This provocative video focuses on its nature, causes, symptoms, and consequences, and on how the social stigma associated with depression blocks some teens from seeking help. (31 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 229.00 Buy DVD Now! 229.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

Post Partum Depression (369)
It's not just the "baby blues." This video is about the perhaps 2% of new mothers who experience the severe depression, delusions, paranoia and other symptoms of postpartum psychosis. (12 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 129.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day

When Gambling is No Longer Fun (442)
Gambling can seem like an innocent way for retirees and other older adults to spend free time, have a little fun, meet new people. But what happens when the urge to gamble goes past entertainment to addiction? (14 minutes) Buy VHS Now! 89.00 Buy DVD Now! 89.00 1 Day VHS Rental $60.00/Day