The Secrets of Inner Strength: Exploring Mental Health and Resilience
Jan 21 2024
Around the world, an increasing number of people are facing stress-related illnesses, with the figure currently standing at around one billion. This documentary delves into the secrets of mental health and resilience, questioning whether resilience is something we are born with or if it can be developed. The film takes viewers on a journey to meet leading experts in resilience research, including epigeneticists and neuroscientists. It also shines a spotlight on the largest European resilience center in Mainz, Germany, where researchers are conducting a long-term study on the strategies employed by individuals who maintain good mental health despite facing stress and crisis. The documentary features the insights of Boris Cyrulnik, a trailblazer in resilience research, who emphasizes the role of society and politics in creating conditions for stable psychological well-being. Additionally, the film tells the moving stories of two families who, after the tragic loss of their sons, grapple with finding a path back to normalcy. Resilience is depicted as an ongoing learning process influenced by our experiences, environment, and genetic makeup.

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