The Me You Can't See
Mental health doc discusses trauma, abuse, depression.
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The Me You Can't See
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Me You Can't See is a documentary series geared toward giving viewers a better understanding of mental health issues. It's hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, who speak openly about their own experiences with mental health. The show features people -- including other high-profile celebrities -- discussing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse and dependency. The goal is to help viewers better understand these common issues and begin to identify tools that can help address them. Violence, including sexual abuse and domestic abuse, is described at times throughout the series.
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What's the Story?
Hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry, THE ME YOU CAN'T SEE shines a light on mental health by sharing a range of people's experiences. Familiar faces like Lady Gaga and basketball player DeMar DeRozan open up about many topics, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. The series attempts to give viewers a better understanding of mental health and tools that can help people heal and connect with others.
Is It Any Good?
Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry obviously aren't health experts, but they speak about mental health concerns in a way that is accessible and knowledgeable. The Me You Can't See begins with Prince Harry opening up about his struggles with grief over the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and the healthy and unhealthy ways he tried to cope. The rest of the series follows suit, with Oprah, Lady Gaga, and others talking about their own experiences. The effect is simple but incredibly valuable: The series raises awareness about mental health issues, including everything from obsessive-compulsive disorder to depression, and facilitates understanding, empathy, and productive discussions. It gives viewers some tools and guidelines to potentially begin their own healing processes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about mental health. What is mental health? How do people generally talk about mental health, in your experience? Why is it important to create a deeper awareness of mental health issues?
What are some of the experiences that people describe in The Me You Can't See? Did any surprise you? What did you learn from people discussing them? Did you think it took courage to talk about them? What are some of the tools they used to help them?
What are your experiences with grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma? How did The Me You Can't See help you understand or empathize with people who cope with severe grief, anxiety, depression, or trauma?
TV Details
- Premiere date: May 21, 2021
- Cast: Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, Lady Gaga
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Activism
- Character Strengths: Courage, Empathy
- TV rating: TV-14
- Last updated: February 18, 2023
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