“Life Continued: Defeating Depression” goes inside the lives of two young people from different parts of the country who fought their way through severe mental health struggles, but found hope and a path to recovery by taking steps to feel better and drawing strength from those around them. Get the whole story here.
MTV and SoulPancake have partnered with The Jed Foundation to help viewers who relate to the stories in the special take action to help themselves or someone they know:
- A custom resource center on the “Half of Us campaign” website will help viewers understand feelings like depression, anxiety and insecurity, and find ways to reach out for support or take action to feel better.
- A new campaign through the “Love is Louder” movement will empower young people to share positive messages of hope and express that their “#lifecontinued because @LoveisLouder than the pain."
For more information on “Life Continued: Defeating Depression,” go to http://www.mtv.com/shows/life_continued/series.jhtml.
For mental health resources and information go to www.HalfofUs.com or www.LoveisLouder.com.
