The Other Side

“The Other Side” is an evocative rendition of the journey from despair and loneliness to hope and community, as told by those who’ve recovered from mental illness and addictions. Download this short video; add your organization’s name, if you like; and share with your legislators, funders, and stakeholders the message that recovery is possible and that community supports for people with mental illnesses make a difference.

4:54 minutes    2013

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The Other Side – the National Council for Behavioral Health’s award-winning 5-minute film marking the 50th anniversary of the Community Mental Health Act passed by President Kennedy portrays what it’s like to live in the grip of mental illnesses and addictions and how treatments and supports provided in the community make recovery possible.