Living With Schizophrenia: A Call For Hope And Recovery, View The Film Here

I came across this thirty minute film and immediately wanted to share it with you. You do not need to be schizophrenic to benefit from this film.  The lessons learned by viewing can apply to any mental illness and for that matter to any number of challenges in our lives. PLEASE take thirty minutes to [...]

Amish Grace: A Story Of Grace, Forgiveness, and Doubt? March 28th On Lifetime Movie Network

I was surprised that this story took place four years ago as I still recall it so vividly.  Lifetime has made a movie that will look at a tragedy, the Amish, and the topics of grace, doubt, and forgiveness.  Hopefully this will be a redemptive movie.  Allan A new Lifetime movie based on the Nickel [...]

Ten Movies That Address Mental Illness

I love watching movies.Here are ten movies for you to consider if you are interested in the depiction of mental illness.  Feel free to add to the list. I have updated this article by replacing five films with five of my personal favorites. Allan 1. Ordinary People (PTSD, Depression) My absolute favorite movie of all [...]

Movie Review- “Everybody’s Fine”

Christianity Today has published a review of the new movie starring Robert De Niro titled “Everybody’s Fine.”  It’s a story of a father and his four adult children set during the Christmas season.  If you’re looking for something to go see maybe this might be it.  That will be up to you!  Allan If everyone [...]

Minds On The Edge: View Video Here At Any Time

Last night I had a chance to watch to watch the program online.  The program is centered around a round table discussion that includes top professionals in the mental health field.  How they choose to address mental illness is quite interesting.  The panel is given two hypothetical situations to walk through.  One involves a college [...]

Minds On The Edge- Facing Mental Illness Television Schedule

Coming in October PBS is unveiling the program titled “Minds On The Edge- Facing mental Illness.  I ran an earlier article about this show on August 25th which you can read by clicking  HERE. From my earlier article…. “The MINDS ON THE EDGE project is designed as a media catalyst to contribute to the conversation [...]

Minds On The Edge: Facing Mental Illness

PBS will be premiering a very important special this coming October that tackles mental illness head on.  The title of this special is “Minds On The Edge: Facing Mental Illness.”  It is an ambitious project that will shed light on the sad state of mental health affairs in our country.  The war against mental illness [...]

Christianity Today Reviews “The Soloist”

I have yet to see this movie but I thought I’d share this review.  I hope it’s as good as advertised!   Allan The Soloist Review by Josh Hurst | posted 4/24/2009 1 of 2 The Soloist Our rating: Rate this movie MPAA rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements, some drug use, and language) Genre: Drama Theater release: [...]

“The Soloist”- True Story About Schizophrenia Opens This Friday

Back in November I ran an article about an upcoming movie that tells the true story of a man with Schizophrenia and the man who brought him to the nation’s attention. Commercials for the movie have been quite common and the reviews seem to all be positive.  The movie is opening on Friday, April 24th.  [...]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Another Group Being Impacted

In reading about PTSD I have learned that returning veterans aren’t the only people who are impacted by this disorder.  Today I learned of another group of people who are also being impacted. They are the journalists who make their living bringing us the words and images from disasters all over the world.  We take [...]