Over the next four weeks, HealthyPlace.com will be unveiling four of the most powerful mental health videos you have ever seen. These are stories about sexual molestation, rape, eating disordersand teens trapped in abusive relationships.

What makes these mental health films different and so moving is that they describe the impact of physical and sexual violence and misperceptions on their victims. And for the most part, these stories are told in the victim's or sufferer's own words.

Award-winning filmmaker and host of the HealthyPlace.com Radio Show, Ron Aaron, produced each of these compelling documentaries along with Bobby Livingston, the nationally known director and filmmaker. Aaron says "these are topics that touch our hearts, that make us think about who we are and the terrible things we do to others and to ourselves."

When you are done watching each video, you can post your thoughts and comments or share your personal experiences on our special bulletin board. Then, pass this link onto your family members, friends, mail list buddies or others who you think would benefit from watching. And if you aren't on our mail list already, sign up so you can be notified when the next film is on the HealthyPlace.com website.

For comprehensive information on sexual abuse and rape, visit the HealthyPlace.com Abuse Issues Community. For in-depth information on all eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating, go to the HealthyPlace.com Eating Disorders Community. If it's healthy or unhealthy relationships you are interested in, visit the HealthyPlace.com Relationships Community.

To view the videos, you will need the windows media player. If you don't have one, you can download it for free. If you have a website, please link to this page with one of our buttons.

HealthyPlace.com Films

1. "Reflections of Emptiness: Straight Talk About Eating Disorders" -- Eating disorders are literally killing our youth. Yet few parents, teachers or school counselors know how to recognize the signs of anorexia and bulimia. Nor do they know how to intervene when they suspect a teen is struggling with an eating disorder. Reflections tells the true-life story of four San Antonio teens and how they battled an eating disorder. It won the 2000 National Mental Health Association Public Service award. The film helps teens and adults understand the nature of eating disorders and why they should intervene.

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   share your thoughts on our bulletin board ~ send this link to a friend
   put a button on your website ~ email Ron Aaron

2. "Tina's Story" -- Her life was a living hell. Repeatedly molested as a child but afraid to tell anyone, "Tina's Story" recounts the obscene physical and psychological abuse that took her on an out-of-control emotional roller coaster until she died at age 15. This is her story. In her own words. (Note: This is a true story. If you suffered as Tina did, this film may bring back painful memories.)

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   share your thoughts on our bulletin board ~ send this link to a friend
   put a button on your website ~ email Ron Aaron

3. "Whack" -- increasing numbers of teens are trapped in abusive relationships; repeating the cycle of violence too many witness in their own homes. "Whack" details the stories of four teenage girls and the violent relationships they had with their boy friends. The award winning film is a must see for teens and their parents.

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   share your thoughts on our bulletin board ~ send this link to a friend
   put a button on your website ~ email Ron Aaron

This Week:
Reflections of Emptiness

Tina's Story

Whack