A Critical State of Mind | FULL DOCUMENTARY

It's time to have real conversations about our mental health. ABC30 presents its Emmy Award winning documentary taking a deep look at the state of mental health in California, inside the lives of those who suffer, the stigma associated with mental illness, organizations making a difference and those standing up to give hope.
#mentalhealth #depression #documentary #california #psychology #education #sad

[@justmadeit2]

Depression at its worst is terrifying to experience. It’s very scary to be in such a dark place

[@camronmoses8956]

I hate when people say 'it gets better'. Yes, it gets better. But then it gets bad. Then it gets good. Then it gets bad. The perpetual inconsistency is one of the reasons it's so easy to want to make it stop.

[@jmorrisey79]

That's if it ever does get better. But yes.. you are absolutely correct. It's horrible.

[@djs5958]

I am a nurse working in mental healthcare with $50,000 in student loan debt. The government could easily make it free for potential psychiatrists, psychologists and nurses to go to college and agree to serve 10 years in the mental health field and then perhaps we would see more providers. Who wants to become a psychiatrist and owe $600,000 in student loans to do a job that has incredibly high burnout? Incentivize going into mental health careers by making it free to get educated and we will see a much better functioning system.

[@New-bw4kz]

All the doctors do now is prescribe drugs that make things worst

[@AZ-kr6ff]

Aren't there tons of bartenders and daycare providers with psychology degrees?

[@user-tc2fb9kv4i]

Sounds like a personal problem

[@inactiveaccount657]

@@user-tc2fb9kv4iit’s clearly a problem for a collective group, not a personal problem. You thought you said something, but in reality you look stupid

[@mariacoronel2547]

Absolutely eye-opening documentary!! We need to stop stigmas and labels. Most issues are “figuroutable”....what a beautiful word. Thank you for this amazing journey.

[@user-xp9kx2hr1v]

Thorazine sounds great

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I'm a Navy veteran and former Corpsman. I got treatment for depression in the Navy. I helped other sailors and Marines going through depression. Depression is one thing that gets anyone at anytime. Health care workers are at risk as much asvthe patients they treat. Help is available. The hardest part is admitting that help is needed.

[@simoneboyd767]

In Australia, we have "wellbeing teams" in schools. With a psych, counsellors, youth workers and social workers. I work in one and I love my job!

[@juliemclain5841]

We have them in America too, the issues are that some don't want to actually do the job our dollars are paying them to do(happened when refused to test my youngest for Autism) and when they do- it's the label that damages and sticks forever because of our culture. Also, the ALL of the Police I've ever come into contact with where mental health could even be brought into the conversation have been very clear where they stand and it's not in a place of understanding or support, but judgement and acting with caution.

[@KiwikimNZ]

humans have been evolving slowly over a 200,000 years , never before has our species had such a fast and dramatic shift in our environment. Our physical and mental abilities are not equipt to deal with all of the many stressors that bombard us everyday. I have two major depressive episodes, one was post natal depression and the other was due to suffering a life changing physical injury. Both times and I have received mental health treatment due to the suicidal idealisation that was a preoccupation and staying alive took every punch of strength I had to stay alive. I was setting goals of staying alive for just 30 minutes more at a time. That is all I could digest, looking to far ahead was too overwhelming and I did not know who I could survive living the way I was for any longer than that 30mins. It is the most horrific and exhausting thing to ever go through. Looking back, I should not be here, my children saved my life, I could not stand the thought of putting them through more suffering than I was going through, my struggle was worth their wellness and happiness. I’m one of the ones that was not meant to leave before there time, for that I am grateful that my children still have there mother. It’s still hard 20 and 5 years since these episodes, I take life one day at a time, I love life and I love my family and I have so much gratitude, however I do not love feeling darkly and deeply depressed for months on end and I don’t know if I could survive another episode. So to those who are struggling, I understand your struggles, but hold on for half an hour more. ❤ I love you and you are worth giving yourself a chance at getting well again. X

[@leahflower9924]

I'm glad someone else pointed out how we are evolved to be more like our Hunter gatherer ancestors and we have never been so far removed from that lifestyle and that is part of the problem

[@bobjary9382]

Totally agree. I think we need reminding of where we have come from sometimes . It must seem to most people that the way we live is normal but honestly i dont think so . As humans we have managed to do some outstanding things ...look atound ! ..but the reason for our great achievements isnt because we were the biggest baddest predator , or the strongest fastest creature. We are here because we cooperate , we defer out personal need to the greater good , we communicate and collaborate. Thats our secret and it comes from strong cohesive social bonds and structured societies and shared goals . Unfortunately as pawns in the current economic paradigm these are old fashioned ideas . I think people feel to end their lives becauae like a flower with no sunshine we are people with no love for each other. Ok we love our family but thats not enough we need to have love for everyone like they are brothers and sisters. One love sisters Kiwi and Leah . You have beautiful hearts .

[@seheabol]

May God bless Victor, his sweet heart and his family. Please give him comfort and peace and strength to do the things he needs to do.

[@New-bw4kz]

Someone overly happy, bubbly is most likely hiding some pain. Its okay to be sad sometimes or tired or overwhelmed, you take a break and re charge.

[@fredajordan5704]

So very very true!!

[@MikeKrall]

They need to have safe places for us to go live and learn how to live and work and not be afraid of being homeless 😢

[@claytonthomasnashville]

Beautifully Done. I was having a really hard time tonight and been alone. This documentary helped a lot. I used to be a counselor and am rebuilding myself after a suicide attempt that left me an amputee. Thank You

[@Rebeccasweet100]

I had too much trauma and I was shaking with anxiety. I cut my wrist and phoned the emergency services. 1st the police came. He said that he should move the knife away from me. I said "certainly officer ", The 2 police officers left and as weak as I was I realised and I said "you have worked out that I am not a knife wielding psychomaniac. He explained that if a weapon is used the police have to attend. He also sometimes gets nice people who can suddenly change after being nice. I was flattered that the police didn't seeany aggression in me I told the paramedic why and he explained how I could have handled it. I remember thinking that he was right but I feel to weak to deal with everything. I don't have a family. I remember the paramedic saying that hewas going to put saline on the wounds and it may sting. I said "well, I have brought it on myself ". When we got to A+E the paramedic even saw me to the cubicle. He said words like good luck. I looked at him and said his name and I smiled and he wishing me all the best ".

[@Rebeccasweet100]

The next morning I had a panic attack and didn't want to move but when I knew I was voluntary I felt calmer. I could go out but I had a bad back and the shrink said I wouldn't be getting cocodamol twice a day because it wasn't on my repeat script. I have a disc pushing on a nerve in my back.. she said I could have regular paracetamol. I said it wouldn't even touch the pain. So I went out for a cigarette and found found a chemist. I hid them in my skirt and handed over my boots, jacket, handbag. I also had 2 receipts. You can guess which receipt was discarded. The receipt handed in had mouth wash, shampoo,my favourite soap. My friend brought my hair brush but gave me 2 of her dresses. Monica is deceased now RIP I had to ask for my other painkiller Pregabalin but I got it. I didn't talk much but listened to the patients who spoke to me. The boredom got to me but I was OK also. I only had 5minutes with the shrink. I was invited to the art room and I said that I preferred to write. OK. I wrote a suicide letter and to my late friend Charlie thanking him for the Christmas Dinner we attended one year and how loved and cared for I felt that day. The food in the hospital was rank. But it was only 10 days due to being the least unwell.

[@taraalan1131]

@@Rebeccasweet100zI hope you’re feeling better now . Could do some volunteer work to help with the loneliness?

[@pegburn9785]

Great program, and true to form, please watch and act accordingly for you. Sometimes, it’s baby steps, that grow up to adult strides and eventually turn into giant steps for others to follow and heal!

[@HP-rp5nn]

The cash payment for session is horrible. My family is fortunate to be able to wait for reimbursement, but it is unfair. We wait about 5 weeks for reimbursement from the insurance company.

[@aliciam6725]

Physical fitness (especially cardio) is such a heavy hitter in this David and Goliath battle with mental illness. A nasty neurological condition has taken it from me and my mental health has plummeted since.

[@lesliebarnett5240]

I’m sorry. You are worthy and you are important.

[@JDOGFTW]

They kicked me out of a church and dollar general parlier because of my mental health problems. They didn't understand the district manager mike ingalls was rude to me and blamed me for making workers feel uncomfortable.

[@KiwikimNZ]

I’m so sorry x

[@Scorned405]

Religion is mental illness.

[@Scorned405]

California is one of the most expensive state in the United States. You don’t see the connection??

[@yvonneanyona4322]

Gained so much insight thank you

[@kodak5300]

It was not a good place for me it was scary and all they did was drug me up. I have been out of a phyactric ward for over 10 years and I never plan to go back. It was a night mare for me.

[@lesliecano4963]

I will die a thousand times before I go back to a psych ward. I wouldn’t wish that experience on my worst enemy.

[@kodak5300]

@@lesliecano4963 I totally agree.

[@AbeFromanSKC]

I agree completely. They aren’t therapeutic and often feel like punishment. I wouldn’t wish a psych ward stay on my worst enemy. They like to tell you the “rules” as you go. Weekends don’t count and never EVER sign anything.

[@lesliecano4963]

It’s horrific treatment for those already in great suffering. The powers that be in America’s healthcare system could not care less, as they are all about profits, not helping sick people.

[@lesliecano4963]

AI will probably wipe us all of the face of the earth in a few years anyway. The only folks going to psych wards in the afterlife are the ones not goin to heaven.

[@Ronaldofan09873]

My mind is blown how much you do

[@juliemclain5841]

I've been misdiagnosed after a 15 minute talk with serious issues that have been repeatedly refuted by other professionals and those 1st labels won't go away from 13 years ago. I attempted suicide trying to escape my ex's abuse, my middle son succeeded in 2016. Those labels and attempts were used against me in my divorce by child custody(of older teen boys) by Gaurdian who had several honest evals, but refused to read. I haven't met anyone in mental health care that doesn't have judgements or bias in their own field. My oldest is working on a PhD in social work\psychology and it still hasnt clicked for him. I'm sure there are those that exist somewhere tho!❤

[@fauna3989]

Living in Ontario Canada and I've lost 9 people to suicide. 💔

[@Derek032789]

I’m sorry. 😢

[@SkeeterCornell]

😢how true it holds, said close to the end, let us even just one person be a village. Life starts with us & together we're better & stronger 💪💕🙏 Phillippians 4:13 ❤️

[@RobinSpeer]

Can't believe some of the insensitive, dismissive comments...shame on some of you. 😖

[@Joshua-xs4xv]

What is the name of the song? "Are you afraid or are you taking a leap of faith"

[@hikeandmtb357]

Does anyone know the song at 0.26 and 49.07?

[@TheWanderingFinnegan]

It's your life. You have the right to choose the time, place, and method of your death. Forcing someone to continue living, when they are done, is abuse/assault.

[@georginafraser451]

Hi my dear Megan ,I think your wrong, your life was given by God, and no one has the right to dispose of it whenever you choose. It's a great sin, please read the Bible, it's against God's laws, you can end up in hell. A big kiss. And God bless u.

[@9000ck]

Most suicidal ideation is temporary and comes in waves of intensity and is the result of treatable mental illness. And most people who survive suicide choose to go on living. Once you have taken your life, you can't change your mind. The profession of psychiatry and psychology exists, in part, to change people's minds before they kill themselves successfully. There is nothing abusive about trying to change people's minds before they make a choice that they would later regret if they were to survive (I've seen my share of people with spinal cord and brain injuries caused by suicide attempts) and causes devastation to their family. That being said, I agree there are rare cases where suicide might be rational; terminal illness, treatment refractory depression for years, for example.

[@lesliecano4963]

Agreed 100%. Legally assisted death should be available for everyone over 40. Why is always portrayed as if we are all valuable people who should want to live? Some of us are neither - and years of this life has proven that. If the suic*de epidemic explodes, maybe there will be enough mental health resources for the unlucky ones left behind.

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I survived a suicide attempt. It was the best failure of my life. Since then, I went on to survive cancer. God has plans for me. I should not have died. Life is precious. I still have episodes of depression. I'm still human. I have faults, and I deserve to live. Help saved my life. My severe suicidal depression got better. I began to enjoy my life again. If the folks around me gave up on me and let me die, I would not be here today.

[@lesliecano4963]

@@9000ck suicidal ideation is temporary eh? Like as in 2 years temporary? I survived my attempt. The main reason I go on living is because I don’t want to fail again and end up living even more handicap than I already am. But yeah, keep writing about how much you apparently know about this subject.

[@thegamingoboist2702]

in canada atleast, its usually DAYS youre waiting. ive RARELY seen it be hours for me. its sad, but i wont get into ot

[@Goober_gobbler]

Well waitlists for therapy and specialists are months, sometimes years long. Its terrible

[@haroldmaio407]

We have a peculiar and almost addicting interest in teaching there is a stigma to mental illnesses. It is time we overcame it. Harold A Maio

[@capresti3537]

false mental illness labeling is stigma.

[@Carol-qv3mk]

Way overdue.

[@Vixinaful]

It WAS a great system before when they were out in the mental asylums where they had jobs and people around them to make sure they bathed and ate and didnt fall into the drug scene. They were taken well care of in those places. My relative lived in one and he seemed fine. Their jobs there also meant they were self providing and werent paied by the state. Then they were closed and we had streets filled with lunatics and it just got worse from there on, now we have a drug epidemic AND mental cases everywhere in society. Where I live (in europe) its so bad one cannot even go to the beach anymore without seeing drug affected people and mental cases flipping out. Its horrible to see and they even know it themselves, just yesterday I watched this young girl freak out and when she noticed me looking she was ashamed of herself and that wasnt the first time I saw a mental case over there. Young women freak out over anything, birds last time..Birds..Regular common birds set one off. It shouldnt be this way, they need the kind of helped they got there. I feel so bad for them.

[@capresti3537]

Nonsense. The patients in the mental asylum suffered terribly and were tortured and killed by psychiatrists. Then they were closed due to complaints of mistreatment. Now they are taking more psychiatric drugs and there are more homeless and more mental illness due to psychiatrists. The mental illness epidemic is caused by global psychiatrists and their treatment.

[@9000ck]

It really wasn't a great system before, but yes I agree, the kind of neglect that occurs now is malignant.

[@austinballard6815]

​@@9000ckit was never perfect but the old system at least kept them off the streets and gave them basic needs and more. Are living on the streets better? Of course not yet that's what we have....we need to reopen the hospitals.

[@ShreyDoshi2]

​@austinballard6815 so trapping people in a mental asylum is like just throwing people in a place who society refused to help with a out of site out of mind and not "not" our problem sort of thinking. It destroys the people living there even more

[@HenryFisher-gk4jm]

It usually does not get better. I’m sure in some cases it does. In some cases it becomes more tolerable. However, in the vast majority of cases, it slowly but surely gets worse. Often getting worse every month, sometimes every week.

[@Mgc3270]

🙏🙏🙏

[@JDOGFTW]

me

[@2012evolution]

This is beautiful and amazing and absolutely needed bc now more than ever the suicide rate is way up. You matter ❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryannhope8276]

💔

[@wayawolf-ox8zp]

Observation observatory listening 👂👈🐻🌈🌳🪶🐢

[@user-dj6hf6rb7d]

Invisible force watch out for it.

[@NatashaPorter-nh6uz]

Hmmmmmmm…… cell phones. That’s part of it.

[@AM-qr4ys]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jacquelineconerly9150]

Where are they getting this funding to support these middleman services?

[@oldstyleanalog6459]

This is a program that promotes unnecesery mental type pills,drugs etc

[@georginafraser451]

I can understand the anxiety and the stress of the life today, but those parents who committed suicide ....didn't they think about the impact it would have on his son and grandchild????? I don't understand that part, I think that not having a religious up bringing and not having a God to pray and have faith and hope is the real cause of these illnesses,absolutely convinced about that, we all must turn to the Good Lord, he's the real answer.

[@drintx5734]

Amen

[@DoItWrightRo]

I believe not having a personal relationship with God, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, is more important than “religion”. I know what you are saying.

[@KiwikimNZ]

No they may not have understood the pain they cause, but that is unfortunately part of being unwell, a lot of people, think the family will be better off without them, they feel worthless and shame. I’ve been there and until you go through something, like anything, you will never understand because you have not suffered the pain. It’s easy to judge others and I understand what you are saying, my children stopped me from ending my life, but the suffering I felt at that time was unbearable. ❤

[@daddy2100]

yall dont understand shit about pain and these people. go pray to your lord you non humans

[@The_Wood_Witch]

Jesus and Christianity are the worst of manipulators…who wants to live in a gated community with an insane entity….the cult of Christianity is dangerous and needs to be put in check.

[@NatashaPorter-nh6uz]

Californi?!? Lol 😂 🙄 I wonder why 🧐

[@Derek032789]

What’s your theory?

[@New-bw4kz]

You need God in your hearth,you need faith and you’ll understand that suicide is not the answer.

[@ShreyDoshi2]

God has abandoned some of us a long time go

[@drintx5734]

Humanity refuses to see the answer to these problems, and the answer is Jesus.

[@KiwikimNZ]

There does not always have to be a cause to someone depression, that is the hard part to understand.

[@warhammer8601]

No it's not

[@kittiia.8438]

Here we go 🫠

[@TruthInspector]

sin, trauma brings open doors for demons. get deliverance. seek Jesus