Mat Ricardo on being diagnosed with Autism aged 54
Mental Ideas’ inspiring ambassador, showman Mat Ricardo, talks from the heart about how it feels to be diagnosed with autism aged 54 in this raw and moving reel.
Mat Ricardo Shares His First Month on Antidepressants!
Our extraordinary ambassador Mat Ricardo vlogs his first month on antidepressants. Mat is a legend. We are so lucky to have him as an ambassador. As well as appearing as a … Continue Reading Mat Ricardo Shares His First Month on Antidepressants!
Home Kong Kitchen in the SCMP!
Thanks to the SCMP for publishing this short read about our Home Kong Kitchen initiative online on #World Mental Health Day and then again in Post Magazine on Sunday! We are blown away … Continue Reading Home Kong Kitchen in the SCMP!
A Hat-Trick of Nominations for Contro Vento & Mental Ideas
The inaugural NIFA Awards (National Independent Film Association, USA) were hosted by Dan Davies at the Film Forte in Wisconsin this weekend, where recipients included Sean Connery (Lifetime Achievement) and Michael Blake (Legend Award). … Continue Reading A Hat-Trick of Nominations for Contro Vento & Mental Ideas
Art To End The Silence On Sexual Violence – Charlotte Farhan
Sexual violence is not prejudice. It can happen to anyone, inflicting immediate and lasting damage on a person’s mental health. This collection is by no means complete, but it will … Continue Reading Art To End The Silence On Sexual Violence – Charlotte Farhan
As Bad As It Gets Promo Trailer
As Bad As It Gets airs on RTHK Radio 3 this coming Sat (July 13) @ 8.30! Check out the promo teaser produced by EP Steve James below! HUGE thanks to Jim & Steve … Continue Reading As Bad As It Gets Promo Trailer
As Bad As It Gets Broadcasts on RTHK July 13!
Our second doc for RTHK broadcasted SAT JULY 13 at 8.30 HKT! For those of you who missed it live, you can listen here! As Bad As It Gets explores OCD through the lives of … Continue Reading As Bad As It Gets Broadcasts on RTHK July 13!
A Bipolar Love Story
Mental Ideas is producing a series of short films depicting different mental health conditions through a blend of contemporary dance, poetry, music and acting. The first short in the series, A … Continue Reading A Bipolar Love Story
Launching MENTAL IDEAS!
Mental Ideas utilises the arts and the media to engage and explain mental health in uniquely expressive ways.
Art Saves Lives Gallery
Work by our community of artists, writers, filmmakers, ambassadors, poets, musicians, performers, change-makers and champions!
As Bad As It Gets – Coming Soon to RTHK!
The irreverent sequel to Sadie Kaye‘s 2015 documentary Bipolar Express will air on RTHK Radio 3 July 13, 2019. This time her focus is shining a spotlight on the lives of … Continue Reading As Bad As It Gets – Coming Soon to RTHK!
Projects
Mental Ideas provides access to arts, film and media opportunities for artists coping with “invisible” mental health issues, directly and indirectly. Our projects enrich and assist recovery from mental illness by … Continue Reading Projects
‘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
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