


A documentary about the mental health crisis among youth in America.
Follow the journeys of more than 20 young Americans from all over the country and all walks of life, who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled—and, at times—overwhelmed them. Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.
Follow the journeys of more than 20 young Americans from all over the country and all walks of life, who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled—and, at times—overwhelmed them. Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness
Episode 1: The Storm is a first-person look at America’s youth mental health crisis.
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The Storm
Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness
Explore diagnosis, treatment, and the impact of stigma, social media, and more in Ep. 2.
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Resilience
Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness
The experiences of young people who struggle with mental health challenges.
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Youth Mental Health Resources
In support of Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public media station in the nation’s capital, launched Well Beings Youth Mental Health Project, a major public media multi-platform project to address mental health conditions.
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