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MENTAL IDEAS is an unashamedly provocative art, film & media platform promoting mental health awareness, all forms of artistic self-expression, innovation & social enterprise. The platform spotlights artists, writers, filmmakers and social entrepreneurs from around the world, creating opportunities for one of the most complex social groups to innovate and collaborate as a creative community.

Posted February 9, 2017 As Bad As It Gets

‘Woof’ by Mat Ricardo

This week I’ve been mostly feeling empty. All my energy bars depleted. Desperately in need of a powerup. Veering wildly between panicky and desperate, and “oh, what’s the point of … Continue Reading ‘Woof’ by Mat Ricardo

Posted February 2, 2017 Bipolar Express

Support Groups: Bipolar Hong Kong

Bipolar Hong Kong is Hong Kong’s first peer-led bipolar support group. Founded by Sadie Kaye in 2014, it’s grown into a collective of Hong Kong-based professionals, students, writers and artists … Continue Reading Support Groups: Bipolar Hong Kong

Posted February 1, 2017 Featured Writer

HK Girl Gets Fit 4 Mental Ideas!

Sometimes getting started is the hardest thing… Living in the suburb of Clearwater Bay, I see my neighbours pounding the streets every day, dressed in lurid lycra and glow-in-the-dark trainers. … Continue Reading HK Girl Gets Fit 4 Mental Ideas!

Posted February 1, 2017 Bipolar Express

Bipolar Express on RTHK

Bipolar Express is an irreverent 30-minute roller coaster through the euphoric highs and debilitating lows of the bipolar mind. Produced and presented for RTHK Radio 3 by Sadie Kaye, guests include … Continue Reading Bipolar Express on RTHK

Posted January 27, 2017 Media

Anxiety: A Cancer of The Mind

Posted January 27, 2017 Media

Secret Life of the Manic Depressive – Channel 4

Diagnosis of bipolar shot up after this was made and it briefly became the diagnosis de jour! It may be a decade old but it’s still a powerful doc for … Continue Reading Secret Life of the Manic Depressive – Channel 4

Posted January 26, 2017 Featured Writer

Ambassador Mat Ricardo’s First Column!

Like many of us, I felt the bruises of my mental health issues before I could put a name to what was throwing the punches. Occasionally, when I was at … Continue Reading Ambassador Mat Ricardo’s First Column!

Posted January 19, 2017 Media