Eliminating the Stigma (Part II)

Our video submitted to Project: Report unfortunately didn't make it to the semi-final round, but that was not the end of the road for us. It was merely the start of our revision process. I thought it was important to have a title slide, which was added. Melissa's story was so compelling and I felt as if 3 minutes didn't quite do it justice. So we added in more footage of her speaking about her OCD and experiences with the disorder. I was really struck by how she speaks of the OCD as something separate from herself. I feel like it added another level to her and shows how much she does struggle. Her overwhelming positivity was something I really noticed so we also highlighted that. Now in the video she speaks of her coping mechanisms. More stills and a song were added to break up the "talking head" aspect of our previous video. I hope you all enjoy the new video.

If you are interested in the cause of mental illness, look to some organizations that Melissa is affiliated with. At Minding Your Mind, I met some amazing people that really made this experience a joy.

http://www.mindingyourmind.org
http://www.melissahopely.com/