tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:11:30+08:00 Peatix The Breathe Movement tag:peatix.com,2019:event-574628 2019-02-21T19:00:00SGT 2019-02-21T19:00:00SGT

NOTE: We are sold out for this screening, but please head over to No Letting Go (Second screening), Feb 23, 7pm. https://youtu.be/kBtlAoknNewNo Letting GoJonathan D. Bucari / USA2015 / 104 minutes / English / PG / Some Coarse LanguageSynopsisWhat would you do to save your child? A young teenager struggles with a debilitating mental illness as his mother risks everything to save him without losing the rest of her family.No Letting Go is a dramatic, independent feature film adapted from the award-winning short film, ILLNESS, and based on the real-life story of producer and co-writer Randi Silverman and her family. The film is a heartfelt look at one family’s journey to understand and to cope with the erratic behavior and emotional instability of their middle son."Its message of not letting go, never giving up, is one we all need to hear and see." — Dr. Lloyd Sederer, Huffington Post2015 Accolade Global Film Competition Winner for Disability Issues2015 The IndieFest Film Awards Winner for Best Feature Film2016 LA Indie Film Fest Winner for Best ScreenplayOfficial Film PageBut Honey, You Look FineJennifer Leonforte / Australia2017 / 10 minutes / English / PGSynopsisBut Honey, You Look Fine follows the first steps to recovery the filmmaker’s best friend Gabby must take in her self-authored take on life with bulimia. The film follows their journey together into their childhood to look at the social conditioning that caused it to develop in the first place.2018 Changing Minds Competition Winner for Best Film 2018 Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Youth Perspective Award2017 A Shoe For A Change Film Festival Social Impact AwardOfficial Film PageLiving with Bipolar Disorder“Do you think they are bipolar?”It is not unusual for us to hear people making casual connections between having a mental illness, and ‘extreme mood swings’. However, is there more to this?We will dialogue with mental health experts and a person-in-recovery to understand the subtleties of bipolar disorder – including the challenges faced by persons with bipolar disorder and their caregivers, and how they overcome them. We will also address the available resources in Singapore, and to look into ways in which we can openly talk about mental health illness without stigmatising it.(L-R Anthea Ong, Nawira Baig, Dr Ken Ung, Dr Mok Yee Ming)Moderator:Anthea Ong was appointed by the President of Republic of Singapore as one of the nine Nominated Members of Parliament on 26 September 2018. A former banker, Anthea was most recently a regional Managing Director with a UK-listed company. In the last 9 years, Anthea founded several ground up initiatives/impact businesses– most notable is Hush TeaBar, Singapore’s 1st silent teabar (a social movement) that empowers and employs only the Deaf and persons-in-recovery from mental health conditions to bring self care and social inclusion to every workplace and community. Panelists:Nawira Baig is a freelance writer and mental health advocate who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She is currently working towards a career in journalism, and several projects driven by her passion in telling stories of voices unheard. Her purpose in life is to heal and help heal; to inspire and be inspired.Dr Ken Ung practices as a Psychiatrist at Adam Road Medical Centre (formerly called Adam Road Hospital). He has been practicing psychiatry for about 30 years since 1988. He is also a prison psychiatrist with the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) since 2013.Dr Mok Yee Ming is Chief of the department of Mood and Anxiety Disorders at the Institute of Mental Health. He has completed research projects, clinical pathway as well as authored book chapters on mood disorders. Read more about this panel_________________________________________________SINGAPORE MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVALOfficial Website: www.smhff.comFull SMHFF line-up: smhff.peatix.comQuestions: ticketing@thebreathemovement.orgTICKETINGDue to limitations on the Peatix platform, we can only accept payment of one ticket at each time. Festival Package (Purchase 3 different film tickets): Before checking out, you'd be requested to complete a form. Please state the two other film screenings that you'd like to attend, and our friendly SMHFF staff will send you a separate email confirmation. Festival Package tickets are non-transferable. GROUP PACKAGESPlease contact us at ticketing@thebreathemovement.org  to enquire about the following packages:Let's Talk about Mental Health Package (Purchase 5 film tickets of a single screening)   Friends and Family Package (Purchase above 15 film tickets of a single screening & save 10%) PAYMENT METHODSPeatix accepts VISA, Master, Paypal and AMEX.SAFE SPACESMHFF is committed to providing an open and safe space where we welcome people of all genders, sexualities, orientations, and expressions to participate in empowering, non-judgemental and non-threatening discussions. This also means that we commit to respecting the privacy of others by maintaining confidentiality and allowing others to speak for themselves. MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINESRegardless of your situation - no matter how big or small, please know that there are professionals who will be able to help and support you. A listening ear is a phone call away: SMHFF's list of mental health helplinesDISCLAIMERThe contents of the Singapore Mental Health Film Festival (“SMHFF”), such as film, panel discussions, workshops, and other material from the festival (“content”) are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen, heard or read, during the festival. SMHFF does not recommend or endorse any clinicians, counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned during the festival. All purchased film tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded under any circumstances. SMHFF reserves the right to verify the age of and deny any patron who does not meet the minimum qualifying age based on the relevant rating of that film. No refunds for purchased tickets will be made in such cases.By purchasing a ticket to SMHFF, you are accepting this disclaimer. _________________________________________________SMHFF is crafted by The Breathe Movement – a social enterprise that utilises the philosophies of yoga to enable individuals to reconnect to themselves.

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