Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness

Follow 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. Ken Burns' Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness

The Storm

Wednesday
Jun 24

3:00 pm

2 Hours

Diverse youth across America provide insight into living with mental health challenges, including issues of stigma, discrimination, awareness and silence.
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness

Resilience

Thursday
Jun 25

3:00 pm

2 Hours

Finding help and inpatient/outpatient treatment; the criminalization of mental illness; youth suicide; the "double stigma" that results when mental illness is combined with racial or gender discrimination.

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