VIDEOS

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Videos Produced by DRADA

Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression.
DRADA, 1999. (26 minutes, VHS, $60.00)
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In the video, teenagers relate their own experiences with depression and/or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), their treatments and recovery, and encourage other teens to seek help.  Also, professional explanations and tips about recognizing and treating these illnesses are provided by Paramjit Joshi, M.D., Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Children's National Medical Center and formerly associate professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  Go to the Depressed Teens Web site for more information.

A Patient's Perspective -- Dick Cavett.
DRADA, 1993. (43 minutes, VHS, $14.28)

In a conversational interview format talk-show host Dick Cavett describes in clear detail his debilitating experiences with depression. Despite the seriousness of the topic, he slipped in many lively, quick-witted comments which are his trademark. The interview took place at DRADA's 1992 Mood Disorders Research/Education Symposium, and includes questions from the audience.

A Patient's Perspective -- Mike Wallace.
DRADA, 1992. (40 minutes, VHS, $14.28)

In this 1992 video, the CBS correspondent describes his experiences with depression. In this breakthrough appearance Mike Wallace was one of the first media stars to discuss the illness in this type of format. The interview took place at DRADA's 1991 Mood Disorders Research/Education Symposium.

Depressive Illness: What You Need to Know. Education/Information Committee.
DRADA, 1991. (63 minutes, VHS, $19.04)

This video combines discussion of key information about the illness illustrated by relevant excerpts of DRADA members discussing their personal experiences with the illness. Features J. Raymond DePaulo, Jr., M.D.

Downtime: A Worksite Guide to Understanding Clinical Depression.
DRADA in cooperation with the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA), 1993. (16 minutes, VHS [comes with a 34-page meeting guide]. Was $65.00, now $19.04.

Portrays the on-the-job story of employees with depression, and gives additional information. Outlines, in printed guide for presenters, a worksite training session. An award-winner, with commentary by Dick Cavett.

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