The Mental Health Project Film
April 2009 - March 2012
Frank and Chloe are schizophrenic, Lou is bi-polar, and Jeremy is battling OCD. All four are residents of Brookwood Asylum in Surrey. When the asylum closes in 1994, under the Care in the Community legislation, all four are moved out into general society. This series tells the story of what happens next.
Based on the acclaimed theatrical production of the same name, these three half-hour episodes examine mental health from all angles... What is happening inside our brains? Why do so many bi-polar people commit suicide? What is it like to experience psychosis?
This hypnotic story ranges from laugh out loud funny to frightening. It effectively confronts the stigma faced by these often outcast members of our society.
Made in partnership with Woking MIND and Surrey History Centre, this series continues the Peer Productions tradition of bringing difficult subjects to young people in an honest, gripping, and entertaining way.
Teacher's notes are provided to enable structured classroom discussion after each episode.
"The story made me realise that mental health issues can be a small as well as a big experience. It made me feel sorry for people with mental health issues because all they want is to be understood. It made me laugh and cry at the same time." Year 9 student, Rosebery School, Surrey.
Thanks to generous funding from The Heritage Lottery Fund, this DVD is available FREE to state secondary schools in Surrey. Please contact us to order your copy.
The Mental Health Project is available to UK purchasers to buy at £19.95 (including postage). Please pay using the button below or contact us to receive an invoice.
For non-UK purchasers please contact us for a price including international postage.
Latest News
- Peer Productions are recruiting!
- 5th April 2012
- Are you 16-24 years old? Do you dream of a career in the performing arts? if so, this is for you....
- Assistant Director Wanted
- 8th March 2012
- Assistant Director Internship Award winning Surrey based theatre company Pee...
- ALL YOUTH THEATRE SESSIONS CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW 5th Feb
- 5th February 2012
- Unfortunately, all youth theatres are cancelled today 5th February due to snow, icy road...