# Why Minds Break — the films

Eleven short films and in-depth plain-English essays about why mental health difficulties develop, what happens in the brain and body, and treatments and support that can help.

Information, not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional about personal concerns.

## 1. Anxiety disorders

Understanding different forms of anxiety, how the alarm response can become persistent, and treatments that can help.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aaroSAm6jk) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/anxiety/)

## 2. Major depression

Major depression in adults: different routes into an episode, what can keep it going, and treatments supported by evidence.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6YVS2az220) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/major-depression/)

## 3. Persistent depression (dysthymia)

Dysthymia and persistent depressive disorder in adults: causes, maintaining processes, biological uncertainty and treatment choices.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0XmRGT8XLM) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/persistent-depression/)

## 4. Personality disorders

Persistent difficulties with emotions, identity and relationships: how they develop, what remains uncertain, and what structured treatment can offer.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TySJ0zjEgFc) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/personality-disorders/)

## 5. Alcohol use disorder

Alcohol use disorder in adults: reward, learning and physical adaptation, safe withdrawal, medicines, psychological treatment and continuing support.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH4AJ-1yKQU) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/alcohol-use-disorder/)

## 6. ADHD

ADHD across childhood and adulthood: inherited and developmental influences, brain systems, medication, practical support and review.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ji1svWWA0w) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/adhd/)

## 7. Drug use disorders

Drug use disorders: vulnerability, learning and adaptation, substance-specific treatments, withdrawal safety, harm reduction and continuing care.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd_jaNHYijs) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/drug-use-disorders/)

## 8. Autism

Autism across the lifespan: varied developmental pathways, limits of biological explanations, communication and practical support, and treatment of specific co-occurring difficulties.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Zteqc_Y8c) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/autism/)

## 9. Conduct disorder

How persistent conduct difficulties develop, what brain research does and does not establish, and age-appropriate treatment that supports safety and change.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkgZCwF_MWQ) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/conduct-disorder/)

## 10. Bipolar disorder

The causes and biology of bipolar disorder, the distinction between mania, depression and prevention, and the roles of medication, psychological care and monitoring.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NlH8b6be7A) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/bipolar-disorder/)

## 11. Schizophrenia

Genetic, developmental and social contributions to schizophrenia, the role and limits of dopamine explanations, and treatments for psychosis, relapse prevention and everyday recovery.

[Watch the film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zli0mwlxSdc) · [Read the research essay](https://evidencepress.org/why-minds-break/films/schizophrenia/)