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Beyond Trauma

201745 minPGdocumentary

Mental Health Family Dynamics

Beyond Trauma

201745 minPGdocumentary

Forty-five minutes of interviews reveal personal trauma experiences from individuals in Canada and the United States, alongside insights from mental health professionals.

Mental Health Family Dynamics

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Forty-five minutes of interviews reveal personal trauma experiences from individuals in Canada and the United States, alongside insights from mental health professionals.

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Patrick Reeddirector

Patrick Reedwriter

David Suzuki

David Suzukicast

Alain Brunet

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Brad Stolbachcast

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Patrick Reed interviews individuals in Canada and the United States about their experiences with trauma. The film features mental health professionals discussing coping mechanisms and recovery strategies. Family dynamics emerge as a crucial element in the healing process, illustrated through personal narratives. Released in 2017, "Beyond Trauma" runs for 45 minutes and contributes to ongoing discussions about mental health and its psychological effects on individuals and their families.

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