Chapter 9. Mental Health

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Video Clips

- A Black Dog Named Depression
  A look at what it’s like to deal with depression, courtesy of the World Health Organization.

- No Health Without Mental Health
  A TED Talk by Denny Morrison, who has over 40 years of experience in the mental health field.

- Why Suicide Feels Like a Reasonable Option
  Canadian mental health professional and advocate Mark Henick talks about his history of depression and suicide attempts.

Audio Clips

- Brain Training May Help Calm the Symptoms of Schizophrenia
  A look at new therapies being developed for the treatment of schizophrenia,and brief conversations with some people trying to overcome the disorder.

- Middle-aged and Older Men and Suicide
  Suicide is rising among middle-aged men and remains high among elderly men—what can be done?