Mosaic Films wins RTS Award for Troubled Minds

Troubled Minds, Mosaic Films' series of animated documentaries exploring mental health issues affecting young people today, won in the 14-19 Years category at this week's Royal Television Society 2008 Educational Television Awards.

Picking up the award, Andy Glynne, Managing Director of Mosaic Films and director of Troubled Minds, gave a special thanks to the young people who had shared their experiences for the films. He also adds:

"We're extremely pleased to win this award, most notably because it helps highlight the importance of addressing the stigma and isolation that many young people feel with mental health problems."

His comments echoed that of the judges, who said of the films: "Incredibly powerful personal testimony coupled with stunning animation…. The young contributors brought the reality of their situation across vividly and with real insight."

The awards were announced in a ceremony held at BAFTA in London, and were presented by Professor Tanya Byron, psychologist and expert on television programmes such as The House of Tiny Tearaways. Prof Byron singled Troubled Minds out for the powerful way in which it gave a voice to young people with a variety of psychological difficulties.

Troubled Minds is a series of four short animated documentaries exploring issues which affect young people today, including anxiety disorders, self-harm and depression, eating disorders, and the social distress experienced by young people who have Asperger's Syndrome.

The films were produced for Teachers TV with the support of the Wellcome Trust, with the aim of facilitating greater understanding and discussion of conditions that can be debilitating and very isolating for the young people who experience them. The series is available to watch on the Teachers TV website .

Find out more and watch the films at www.animatedminds.com