Learning Enabled. Seven Students, Seven Stories

Sophie,
Mental Health

Synopsis

This film tells the story of Sophie, a student who suffers from depression. Her work had been consistently good, but her lecturer and tutor become concerned when it deteriorates unexpectedly. Her lecturer invites her to call in for a chat, when she discloses her depression. It seems that her medication may be compounding problems, rather than helping.

Her lecturer suggests that Sophie visit her doctor again and discusses some other medical options, but she also recommends that Sophie talk to a counsellor on campus.

She phones the counsellor to advise the Sophie will be getting in touch.