"Beyond the Stories" - documentary series on mental health
UNICEF Bulgaria's documentary series on the courage to talk about mental health
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More about the project "Beyond the Stories"
Beyond the Stories documentary series features three inspiring personal stories that encourage open conversation about mental health, overcoming stigma and seeking support. In three documentary portraits, we tell about the spiritual quests of three people - athlete and TV presenter - Karin Okoliv, artist and graffiti artist - Stanislav Trifonov - Nasimo and stuntman and extreme athlete - Ilko Iliev.
The authors of the series are Martin Grahovski and Petar Tuhchiev from 3 Minute Media.
Karin Okolie
Karin Okolie is an athlete, podcast and television host and an inspiration to young people.
"It all starts with conversation and trust."
See Karin Okolie's story:
Ilko Iliev
Ilko Iliev is a stuntman and extreme athlete with over 600 jumps.
"Depression - you see yourself through the eyes of your biggest critic - yourself."
See Ilko Iliev's story:
Stanislav Trifonov - Nasimo
Stanislav Trifonov - Nasimo is a well-known painter and graffiti artist.
„Art is what saved me.“
See the story of Stanislav Trifonov - Nasimo
How does UNICEF work to support the mental health of children and young people?
UNICEF supports strategic decisions at the national level by providing technical assistance, analysis, research and advocacy to improve laws, policies and programmes in this area.
With a particular focus on mental health support, violence prevention and the promotion of positive parenting, UNICEF aims to build healthy, supportive and safe relationships - both among young people and between children and their parents. This is key to every child's good mental health and emotional well-being.
UNICEF's contribution to sustainable change
UNICEF works to integrate mental health care into the education, health and social care systems. A key focus is also creating a safe environment for children, raising awareness and preventing stigma, mental health care for parents and teachers, training in early recognition and response to mental health problems, and actively involving and engaging young people.
Explore our dedicated resources for children and young people around mental health support.
Read more in our special resources for parents related to mental health support.
Learn more about depression, anxiety and self-harm.
"Zona ZaKrila" is a support model for children victims or witnesses of violence, providing psychological, legal and social assistance. Several centres are currently operating in the country, but expanding the network is key.
The Steps Together programme is a national programme supported by UNICEF and the Ministry of Education for a safe and secure learning and online environment. A model for non-violent conflict resolution in schools.
UNICEF is partnering with the Ministry of Interior, the State Agency for Child Protection and the Centre for a Safe Internet (www.safenet.bg) to promote dialogue, knowledge sharing and improvement of national online security policies.
One in seven children in Bulgaria report having been victims of online bullying, especially on social networks. Learn more about cyberbullying and ways to prevent it here.
Where to seek support:
116 111 - National helpline for children
124 123 - Online Safety Helpline
[email protected] | 0885 525 545 - Cybercrime Directorate (CCD)
"Beyond the Stories" - behind the scenes
