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  • An Easy Pill to Swallow
    An Easy Pill to Swallow
    Robert Lang 1978 29 min
    This short documentary tackles the topic of tranquilizers, a family of pharmaceutical drugs Canadians are avid consumers of. In the form of an ongoing dialogue for and against these drugs, the film introduces us to doctors and patients who approach the prescription issue from different angles. Is there such a thing as an “easy pill”?
  • The Great Malaise
    The Great Malaise
    Catherine Lepage 2019 5 min
    In the voiceover for this animated short, a young woman attempts to describe herself, casting her life in the ideal light that society expects. The film’s imagery, however, tells a different story, poignantly illustrating the intense anxiety that comes with the quest for perfection and the pursuit of happiness. A film that’s both funny and moving, and above all, profoundly human.
  • Topics: Mental Health & Drugs
    Topics: Mental Health & Drugs
    Nettie Wild 2007 7 min
    Mental-health counsellor Andrew Larcombe talks about the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder and using drugs to escape from difficult life circumstances. He also describes skills and strategies for developing therapeutic relationships and boundaries.

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