In this Film Courage video compilation 17 artists, filmmakers, screenwriters and actors talk about coping with depression, how it affects their creativity, outlook on life, and how they’ve learned to accept it.
If you are experiencing an emergency or are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911) or go to the nearest emergency room.
Below is a list of mental health resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454 – For hearing and speech impaired with TTY equipment: 800-799-4889 – Español: 888-628-9454
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 M-F, 10 am – 6 pm, ET Or in a crisis, text “NAMI” to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention at 1-800-273-8255 or text to talk 741741
Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
The Trevor Project Lifeline at 1-866-488-7386
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at 1-800-656-4673
National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453
The Samaritans at 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE) You can call or text the Samaritans at any time: 1-877-870-4673 (HOPE)
Non-Emergency Resources:
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