How Live Storytelling Is Helping People Cope With Mental Illness

The video discusses the power of live storytelling in addressing mental health issues. It highlights the work of Erasing the Distance, a Chicago-based nonprofit that uses storytelling to foster discussions on mental health topics like depression and PTSD. The organization conducts interviews, transcribes them into scripts, and performs them to encourage open dialogue. The video emphasizes the importance of overcoming stigma and learning to articulate mental health experiences. It also discusses the challenge of reaching new audiences and the therapeutic potential of storytelling.

What role do moderated discussions play after the performances?

In what ways can storytelling help individuals articulate their mental health experiences?