Dr. Koyanagi's collaboration with The Institute of Human Services (IHS) has been featured on the local news, which earned Hawaii News Now an Emmy for their coverage of this story. We will go deeper with our documentary by painting an intimate portrait of each patient and providing insight into the motivations of each humanitarian worker.
In addition to Dr. Koyanagi's work, our film will feature the efforts of non-profits, psychologists, and civic figures who are engaged in creating a future that cares for the mentally ill. Treatment for the mentally ill does not simply end with medication, but an ongoing effort of therapy, community education, and legislation are instrumental in the success of every patient.
We hope that bringing these stories to the surface will allow for viewers to be less alone in their struggles with mental illness and feel empowered to seek help. Schizophrenia along with other mental illnesses are often misunderstood and we want to use this film as a vehicle to better inform the public about these mental disorders to in order to inspire compassion and remove stigma.