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Horizon: How Mad Are You?

November 2008, BBC Two

Take ten volunteers, half have psychiatric disorders, the other half don't - but who is who?


Over five days the group are put through a series of challenges - from performing stand-up comedy to mucking out cows. The events are designed to explore the character traits of mental illness and ask whether the symptoms might be within all of us.


Three leading experts in mental health attempt to spot which volunteers have been diagnosed with a mental health condition. But will the individuals who have suffered from mental illness reveal themselves?


Watch the back stories of the participants below and find out more information on the mental health conditions featured in the show.

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BBC Headroom have set up a dedicated number, 0800 0933 193, for anyone experiencing mental health issues or concerned about a friend or family member in distress. The number is free to call from a BT landline. Calls from other operators and mobile phone lines may incur a cost.

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Bipolar Disorder

Stuart talks about living with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder
depression
  • Depression

    Yasmin explains how she has learnt to cope with her depression.

anorexia
  • OCD

    Dan explains how nagging thoughts plague him.

social anxiety
  • Social Anxiety

    Kamili talks about how he overcame his social anxiety.

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  • Stigma

    Stuart discusses the stigma around mental health issues.

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  • Depression

    Prof Kathy Sykes looks at persistent low mood.

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  • Ruby on OCD

    Alice talks frankly about obsessive compulsive disorder.

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  • Social Anxiety

    Steve talks to Ruby about how his phobia affects him.

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External links

  • Mind

    The Mind info line offers confidential help on a range of mental health issues.

  • Mental Health Foundation

    Information and support for anyone affected by mental health problems.

Video Nation

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