Vikki Hankins Produces Film Addressing PTSD, Depression, and Mental Health-Related Issues

Jan. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Such things as anxiety disorder, PTSD, depression, bipolar and schizophrenia has almost become everyday language in or world. There was a time when PTSD was only associated with war veterans - not any more. Everyday people, as well as the rich and famous are seeking ways to cope with the distress of everyday living or traumatic  incident  that  have  occurred,  including  but  limited  to  divorce,  fights, abuse,  etc.  So  what  do  we  do?  How  do  we  prevent  or  counteract,  what  has become common practice?

Produced and directed by Award-winning Publisher, Vikki Hankins, ”Wake Up & Heal the Mind" is a riveting, invigorating film surrounding mental health and the importance of nurturing the mind. Our world has witnessed the demise of talented megastars such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, and the abrupt tragic loss of historic figure Comedian Robin Williams, Fashion Designer L'Wren Scott, and Soul Train's Don Cornelius.

Although, there is an incredible number of influentials who've lost their lives to issues surrounding mental health, there is an even greater number of everyday folks dying as well.

“Wake Up & Heal the Mind”, opens the mind to greater possibilities and benefits to a healthier mental state, which in terms adds longevity, peace, and calm to one's life.

Vikki Hankins’ passion for the mental health subject dates by to the tragic loss of her mother to a self-inflicted gun shot wound; suicide. With experience in production, appeal and distribution, Hankins has a knack for branding, digital media production, presentation, and the overall success of marketable products. It is this experience combined with her deeply embedded passion, that brought her to the point of addressing this critical topic.

The film will be available in such formats as DVD and online streaming.

Cast Includes:

Dr. Belinda Ross

Garry L. Jones

Vikki Hankins

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