Ken Burns Presents: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT | YOUTH MENTAL ILLNESS
Dunwoody UMC
1548 Mt. Vernon Rd. | Dunwoody 30338
This two-part, four hour series follows the journeys of more than 20 young Americans from all over the country and all walks of life, who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled—and, at times—overwhelmed them. Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.
EPISODE 1: THE STORM
Sunday | February 23rd
2:00-5:00PM
The Storm focuses on more than twenty young people who provide an intimate look at what it’s like to experience the symptoms of mental illness, from depression to addiction to suicide ideation. The film includes insights from families, providers, and advocates and explores the impact of childhood trauma, stigma, and social media.
EPISODE 2: RESILIENCE
Sunday | March 2nd
2:00-5:00PM
Young people and their family and friends talk about how they came to acknowledge and accept the reality of their mental illnesses and, most importantly, start talking about them. They describe their work with providers to determine a diagnosis and the treatments they received, and the added stigma of racial or gender discrimination. Throughout, the young people inspire with their resilience and hope.