The Truth About Mental Health
Millions of people suffer in silence. This series helps end the stigma — and save lives.
Millions of people suffer in silence. This series helps end the stigma — and save lives.
Every day, in every corner of the globe, millions of people suffer from mental health issues. Every person's journey is unique — and mental health is a global concern. This series explores mental health through the eyes of celebrities and changemakers to help end the stigma of silence.
Figures from the World Health Organization's Mental Health Action Plan.
Our board includes producers, directors, and creative artists who are experts in media and new technology. When one of our members shared his personal experience with bipolar disorder, our team went to work.
We created a feature film about the life and struggles of our board member Mauro Ranallo — who has spent over 30 years managing bipolar disorder — following some of the highest and lowest points of his career as a broadcaster. The result is a powerful, true portrait of mental health and how to care for those who are struggling.
During research we partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Fountain House of New York, which led to a partnership with Showtime Networks — who finished and released the film. The response became a national media story, and the film reached millions of people around the world.
"A tough but necessary look at mental illness." — Newsweek
Our goal with the Truth About series is to smash the stigma once and for all — featuring people from all walks of life sharing their own mental health stories, alongside the newest care and support tools from industry experts and mental health leaders.