In a world that shuns people with brain disorders the documentary in progress PIECE OF MIND delves into the complexities of severe mental illness. A devoted mother of a son with schizophrenia and two sisters, whose sister with schizoaffective disorder was shot by police, pursue treatment for their loved one in a failed mental health system that shuts them out. A man with bipolar disorder takes medication after attempting suicide and must balance emotional stability with side effects. Their intimate accounts expose the battle between institutionalized neglect vs. compassion and humane solutions for this public health crisis.
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