A-Z of mental health
Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics
Mind Media Awards 2011 winners
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Documentary |
Winner Tulisa: My mum and me (BBC 3) Singer Tulisa Contostavlos from the band N-Dubz is also a carer for her mum who has schizoaffective disorder. In this personal, authored documentary, Tulisa finds out what life is like for some of the 80,000 other young people in Britain caring for a parent with mental health problems. Shortlisted Dolphin boy (More 4) The story of a young man experiencing severe post traumatic stress disorder whose father gives up everything to help his son try dolphin-assisted therapy. The wounded platoon (BBC 2) The wounded platoon is a story of heroism, grief, combat, drugs, alcohol and brutal murder, and a shocking portrait of what multiple tours and post-traumatic stress are doing to a generation of American soldiers. Village of the dolls (More 4) The fascinating story of Mark Hogancamp who, brain-damaged and broke following a vicious attack, sought recovery in a second world war scale-model town he built in his garden. Chilean miners: What happened next (BBC 2) This film is a vivid and moving account of how three of the Chilean miners have coped with life in the media spotlight after being trapped underground for 69 days. |
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Drama |
Winner Casualty (BBC 1) Emotional scenes as Dr Ruth Winters, played by actress Georgia Taylor, is sectioned by her colleagues. This episode shows Ruth struggling to accept her bipolar diagnosis. Shortlisted Exile (BBC 1) Three part psychological thriller, starring John Simm and Jim Broadbent, that reminds us of how shameful and shocking mental health care was in the UK within living memory. A son returns to his hometown to reconnect with his father and learn the truth about what happened between them years before. Holby City (BBC 1) The long-running hospital drama series explores mental health issues when a patient is admitted to the ward after self harming. After leaving hospital, things take a dramatic turn and Dr Cullen operates to save his life. |
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The Mark Hanson New Media Award |
Winner Confessions of a serial insomniac A young woman’s blog on therapy, complex post traumatic stress disorder, major depression and social anxiety with psychotic and dissociative features. A courageous and very personal account that pulls no punches. Shortlisted Campaign against living miserably The campaign against living miserably, was set up in response to the high suicide rate among young men, suicide is currently the biggest killer of men under the age of 35. The CALM website is a useful resource packed with information and advice. Rebecca Brown’s video diaries where she discusses her experience of trichotillomania, an impulse control disorder that causes her to pull out her own hair. Dawn Willis - Sharing the news and views of the mentally wealthy Mental health campaigner Dawn Willis shares her experiences of bipolar disorder in her insightful and entertaining blog. She commentates on everything from mental health in prisons to celebrity big brother Super me is a web game that helps users be better at life. It's about resilience: how to feel good when life chucks you lemons. How to be better at thinking positively. How to cope with, and learn to love, failure. |
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News and Current Affairs |
Winner BBC Radio 5 Live Victoria Derbyshire: Alcoholic GP Victoria Derbyshire interviews a GP with an alcohol problem in this compelling and moving feature. She speaks frankly about her addiction on the day she's about to enter a rehabilitation centre. Shortlisted BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat: Access to talking treatments This investigation by Newsbest reveals that some people with a mental health problem are having to wait up to three years to talk to a counsellor, depending on where they live. BBC Radio 4 The Today programme: Inside Broadmoor Today’s science correspondent Tom Feilden is granted unprecedented access to Broadmoor Hospital in this three-part feature that explores life in a high-security psychiatric hospital. BBC Radio 4 You & Yours: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Radio 4's flagship consumer programme investigates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a new treatment approved for addressing Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. |
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Speech Radio |
Winner BBC Radio 5 Live: Robert Enke a life too short Eleanor Olyroyd hosts a 5live Sport Special a year on from the tragic suicide of Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke. Eleanor visits Enke's home town to speak to the people who knew him best and looks at a story that stunned Germany. Shortlisted Radio Wanno: Interview with Stephen Fry A prisoner at HMP Wandsworth interviews Stephen Fry for this unique community radio station. They discuss the shared experience of coping with mental health problems, prison and the power of reading. BBC Radio 1: Surgery with Aled The Radio 1 Surgery answers questions on mental health in a frank, cutting edge discussion aimed at a youth audience. BBC Radio 4: Mentally ill and refusing surgery Joan Bakewell is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the real life case of John who needs a life-saving operation, but is refusing it. He is experiencing psychosis and believes the operation is a ploy to kill him. Inside the Ethics Committee looks at the complex issues arising from this case. BBC Radio 4 - Jon Ronson...voices in the head Writer and documentary maker Jon Ronson speaks to Eleanor Longden, a high achieving academic who hears voices. She rejects the label schizophrenic and happily lives with the voices in her life. |
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Journalist of the year |
Winner Catherine Bennion-Pedley: Company magazine Catherine has shown an enduring commitment to championing mental health issues in Company magazine. Her coverage on living with depression triggered a huge response from readers. Shortlisted Amelia Gentleman: The Guardian The Guardian Social Affairs correspondent writes eloquently on a range of issues affecting people with mental health problems, from the impact of changes to the benefits system to inconsistencies in the justice system. Carolyn Atkinson: BBC Radio 4 You & Yours Dispassionate and sensitive reporting from the You & Yours reporter. Carolyn presents listeners with an insight into crisis mental healthcare and new and unusual treatments for PTSD. Mark Rice-Oxley: The Guardian In his two articles about his own experience of depression, Mark gives a powerful, touching and humorous personal testimony. His work challenges stereotypes about mental health problems and inspires readers. Claudia Hammond: BBC Radio 4 All in the mind Claudia covers a broad range of issues on her entertaining and enlightening programmes appealing to those with and without expertise or experiences in mental health. Her coverage is consistently good, compassionate, authoritative and informative. |
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Student journalist of the year |
Winner Joshua Jackson: Suffering in silence (University of Lincoln) A moving and impactful film exploring a young man’s response to his depression and the experiences of those around him. Shortlisted Jemma Coburn: Mental health - an investigation into discrimination (University of Lincoln) A short film looking at the difficulties that young people with mental health problems face when it comes to dating and relationships. Dave Jackson: The hidden clique (University of Nottingham) University life and loneliness is not often discussed but is experienced by lots of students every year as they adjust to life away from home. Dave Jackson raises awareness of this issue in his well written and honest article. |
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Chairman's Special Award |
Radio Wanno: Interview with Stephen Fry |
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Making a difference |
BBC Radio 4 All in the mind |
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Speaking Out Award |