Depression can be a disability making every day seemingly a challenge just to get through to the next day. Brendan, with help and motivation, has overcome his struggle with depression and is enjoying the here and now - working, new friends and generally feeling good about himself. “Ode to Barry” written and performed by Brendan Forde.
This project was funded by the Department of Human Services, (Eastern Metropolitan Region), developed and executed in partnership with MetroAccess at the City of Monash and City of Whitehorse, and Scope.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2000823
Language
English
Audience classification
ACMI classified
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communities
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental illness
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → People with disabilities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
DVCAM; Sub-master
VHS [PAL]; Reference - timecoded
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan