British Universities Film & Video Council

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Try Self Help!

Synopsis
A video-based package, with the video giving personal accounts of depression and how self-help groups have helped. Also looks at how creative self-help groups can and how they can offer mutual support within their membership. The video aims to trigger discussion within individual groups and initiate new ideas.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Year of production
1994
Documentation
Accompanying booklet.
Uses
Those interested in setting up self-heap or carers groups for those suffering from depression or manic depression.
Subjects
Psychiatry
Keywords
depression - medical; mental illness; voluntary organisations

Production Company

Name

Mental Health Media

Email
info@mhmedia.com
Web
http://www.mhmedia.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7700 8171
Fax
020 7686 0959
Address
356 Holloway Road
London
N7 6PA

Sponsor

Name

Defeat Depression Campaign

Phone
020 7235 2351
Fax
020 7245 1231
Address
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
17 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PG
Name

Depression Alliance

Name

Manic Depression Fellowship

Distributor

Name

Royal College of Psychiatrists

Web
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7235 2351
Fax
020 7245 1231
Address
Book Sales Office (audiocassettes)
External Affairs Dept (videos)
17 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PG

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