OCD: THE WAR INSIDE

1800-34, 70 minutes, 2001 This DVD documents the personal stories of several individuals who fight to survive a war inside their minds. Their stories reveal a deeper aspect to the disorder, which goes beyond the constant hand washing, door locking and other repetitive acts typically associated with OCD. Request

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CUTTING: Addicted to self-injury

1800-35, 11 minutes, 2006 Like most addictions, this one starts as a way of coping with emotional pain. But cutting – the habit of self-injury on the rise among teenagers, especially girls – is a sign of deep-seated anxiety and self-hatred that no one can cope with alone. Request

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WORKING LIKE CRAZY

1800-36, 53 minutes, 2006 This film looks at the struggles and victories of some former mental health patients who work in businesses owned and run by other psychiatric survivors. Labelled “unemployable”, they have given themselves a safe space among peers. A place where they can earn an income and rebuild...

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FLIGHT FROM DARKNESS

1800-37, 52 minutes, 2007 This film focuses on the life of Percy Paul – from his dazzling rise and fall as a brilliant mathematician to his continuing struggle to prevail over bipolar disorder and realize his full potential. Request

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THE BOY INSIDE

1800-38, 47 minutes, 2006 This film documents a young boy’s struggle with Asperger Syndrome. Adam and his family share their everyday challenges and triumphs to provide unparalleled insights into this increasingly common disorder. Request

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BATTLING EATING DISORDERS

1800-39, 29 minutes, 2006, Hosted by the Soprano’s Jamie-Lynn Sigler, herself a survivor of teenage anorexia, the film explains how to recognize eating disorders, how friends and loved ones should communicate their fears and concerns, and how those who suffer from these often-fatal illnesses can find professional help. Request

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EMBRACING PLAY: Teaching your child with Autism

1800-42, 47 minutes, 2000 This film teaches how you can begin immediately to keep your child engaged through what comes naturally to most children, play. Parents discuss the importance of play in reaching their child with autism and the rewards that follow. Professionals and parents demonstrate strategies for creating the...

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