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Deep Dive: Mental as Everything (2021)

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Mental as Everything
Mental as Everything features Damon Smith, who has spent approximately 50,000 hours engaging in ritualistic behaviors due to his obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The film presents a candid look at Smith's life, intertwined with his experiences of living with both OCD and Bipolar Disorder. Alongside his friend Adam Coad, the two Australian singer-songwriters use original music and humor to depict the complexities of mental illness. The documentary addresses societal attitudes towards mental health, contrasting the acceptance of discussing physical ailments like a broken arm with the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Through animations and personal narratives, Smith and Coad aim to foster a better understanding of mental illness and encourage open conversations about these topics.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Damon Smith and his unique perspective on OCD.
  • •Find out how humor can address serious mental health issues.
  • •See original music that expresses struggles with mental illness.

Did You Know

•Damon Smith estimates he has spent around 50,000 hours on OCD rituals.
•The film features original music by Australian singer-songwriters Damon Smith and Adam Coad.
•Damon Smith has a dual diagnosis of OCD and Bipolar Disorder.

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Mental health awarenessAustralian music fansOCD insights