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Out of the Dark

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

At age fourteen, AKeem was kicked out of his home for coming out as gay, and as a result, faced bullying, homelessness, and depression. After receiving emergency mental health care, he finished writing “Suicide Note” and has since become a vocal mental health activist.

How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App

How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App

In this short documentary, mental health activist Hannah Lucas shares the story of her chronic illness diagnosis and the struggles with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation that came with it. After a startling suicide attempt, she and her brother decided to develop an app for people who are struggling to

An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression

An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression

This short documentary tells the story of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders, the intensity of her 2016 Olympic experience, her childhood trauma, and the pitfalls of celebrity that challenged her mental health. After receiving care for depression, Raven spoke out about her struggles and became a leading advocate for mental

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

At age fourteen, AKeem was kicked out of his home for coming out as gay, and as a result, faced bullying, homelessness, and depression. After receiving emergency mental health care, he finished writing “Suicide Note” and has since become a vocal mental health activist.

How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App

How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App

In this short documentary, mental health activist Hannah Lucas shares the story of her chronic illness diagnosis and the struggles with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation that came with it. After a startling suicide attempt, she and her brother decided to develop an app for people who are struggling to

An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression

An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression

This short documentary tells the story of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders, the intensity of her 2016 Olympic experience, her childhood trauma, and the pitfalls of celebrity that challenged her mental health. After receiving care for depression, Raven spoke out about her struggles and became a leading advocate for mental