This series comprises six short films that focus on mental health. In each film we hear from a different person who discusses how their mental health has been affected in different ways and how they look after their mental wellbeing.
In some of the films, the person discusses their mental health with HRH The Duke of Cambridge (as he was known prior to becoming The Prince of Wales).
One film is based on the Duke's mental health campaign, which has a particular focus on men’s mental health.
The following topics are covered:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicide
- Workplace pressures
- The Duke's mental health campaign
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Child loss
- Death and bereavement
These short films are suitable for teaching students aged 14-16 in the UK, although teacher review is recommended prior to use in the classroom.
Rob: Living with bereavement. video
An emotional look at the effect of child loss and bereavement on a person’s mental health and the benefits of talking to others.
Matthew: Living with anxiety video
28-year-old Matthew from Swansea describes what it is like to struggle with anxiety and meets HRH the Duke of Cambridge to discuss his experience.
Nick: Living with anxiety video
30 year-old Nick from Northampton describes what it is like to live with anxiety and the fear of seeking help.
Joe Hart: Managing the pressures of the Premier League video
Premier League goalkeeper Joe Hart describes how he overcame a difficult period in his career, which affected his mental wellbeing.
Marvin Sordell: Living with depression video
A film about former professional footballer Marvin Sordell, who represented England and played in the Premier League but struggled with depression and attempted to take his own life.
HRH The Duke of Cambridge’s Mental Health Campaign video
A short film that follows the Duke of Cambridge as he kicks off his campaign to start the UK’s biggest ever conversation on mental health.
If your students need support
You should always tell someone about the things you’re worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you’re doing.
If you’re in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are more links to helpful organisations on ±«Óătv Action Line.