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Universal Stories of Healing from Depression is an audio-visual resource which has been developed to raise awareness of depression in refugee communities.

01 Jun 2007... Information about Depression, symptoms and where to get help.

30 Apr 2021... This fact sheet has information on bipolar mood disorder, its symptoms and possible causes, treatment options and where to go for help.

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness.People with bipolar disorder have episodes of sustained and noticeable changes in their mood. They can go through periods of depression and episodes of mania. Mania is a strong mood that lasts for one week or longer.A person experiencing mania may have unusually high levels of energy, might be very irritable and may have rapid thoughts and speech. They may have thoughts that are not true (delusions), or they may see, hear, feel or taste things that are not really there (hallucinations).Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1-2% of the population.

24 May 2016... Universal Stories of Healing from Depression is an audio-visual resource which has been developed to raise awareness of depression in refugee communities.

24 May 2016... Universal Stories of Healing from Depression is an audio-visual resource which has been developed to raise awareness of depression in refugee communities.

28 May 2020... This video illustrates the harmful impact of stigma and discrimination faced by people living with mental illness. It highlights common misconceptions, unhelpful comments, and the importance of addressing real issues instead of attributing behaviours to mental illness. The video encourages standing up against stigma, promoting compassion, and fostering supportive environments for those with mental health challenges.  Transcripts and subtitles are available in English and Arabic.

03 Jul 2020... This video is about Maissa's experience living with bipolar disorder and the impact of stigma, misconceptions, and unhelpful comments on mental health. It  highlights the importance of treating people as individuals, not defining them by their illness. It aims to reduce stigma and encourage supportive conversations around mental health. Transcripts and subtitles are available in English and Arabic.

30 Apr 2021... This fact sheet has information about personality disorders. It outlines the main types of personality disorders, possible causes, treatment options, and where to go for help.