Facing Depression

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Depression will become the leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020. And in Singapore, one in fifteen people will have depression at least once in their lifetime. What exactly is depression? People do feel sad occasionally, but such feelings are temporary. This is unlike clinical depression, which is a prolonged feeling of intense sadness, accompanied by a sense of hopelessness, social withdrawal and at times, may drive one to self-harm and suicide. Depression has the ability to destroy a person’s physical and mental health if left untreated. In this 4-part series, Facing Depression gains access to patients undergoing treatment and those who have recovered. They share their struggles, hopes and fears as they battle this invisible morbidity.
Read more at channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression
Episodic Animations
A Woman's Perspective
Why is depression twice as common in women than in men? And what does it mean when you feel sad for a prolonged period of time? Discover the triggers that drive a high-achiever, a new mother and a lady with a disability into depression, and their stories of treatment and recovery.
Read more at channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression/a-woman-s-perspective-9944930
A Student's Prespective
As we follow Xun An, Jodee and Charmaine on their recovery, we learn of the different aspects of youth depression – family issues led to Xun An’s diagnosis at Primary 4, peer and academic pressures drove Jodee to self-harm, and adjustment issues turned Charmaine into a completely different person.
Read more at channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression/a-student-s-perspective-9994974
A Working Adult's Perspective
Singaporeans work hard with high aspirations. Work stress is inevitable and at times, insurmountable. Hear the struggles of a business entrepreneur, a father and a millennial as they combat depression and its stigma. Does having depression means one is less capable?
Read more at channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression/a-working-adult-s-perspective-10036650
An Elderly's Perspective
Depression among elderlies is on the rise in Singapore. Meet an octogenarian who suffers from dementia-induced mood swings, and a 70 year-old man who couldn’t get over the death of his spouse. How can one find meaning and stay positive in their silver years?
Read more at channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/facing-depression/an-elderly-s-perspective-10036596
Process
Styleframes
Channel NewsAsia TV Programme
Role: Creative Direction, Concept, Animation, Compositing and Sound Design
Produced for Threesixzero Productions
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