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Psycho No More: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness
May 17, 2010When you call someone “crazy” or “psycho,” consider this: about one in six adults and one in 10 children have a diagnosable mental illness. The stigma that clings to mental illness (and the casual use of cruel language) makes coping especially difficult for those who suffer, and can also deter them from seeking help. We’re mentioning this to mark the middle…
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Watch THE ENGLISH SURGEON Tonight on P.O.V.
September 8, 2009"[T]his is one extraordinary documentary, approaching hugely emotive subject matter with nimble delicacy and...steely reserve...A life-affirming, unforgettable portrait of a true humanitarian..." Time Out London What is it like to have power over life and death, and yet to struggle with your own humanity? THE ENGLISH SURGEON, an ITVS International…
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Upcoming Screening of THE ENGLISH SURGEON
August 10, 2009"Enthralling, astonishing... agonizingly human." - The New York Times What is it like to have power over life and death, and yet to struggle with your own humanity? THE ENGLISH SURGEON, an ITVS International film airing September 8 at 10:00 PM on P.O.V. on PBS (check local listings), tells the story of acclaimed British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh who…