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Driven by passion. Broken by the pursuit. Determined to change. Our film "The Weight of Gold" revealed the mental health challenges facing our nation's greatest athletes while also serving as a call-to-action for better resources to address these challenges. Check out the trailer below. #sportsmedia #socialimpact #olympics #film #mentalhealth

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Our mountains are home to some of the best skiing and snowboarding, with both Olympic legends and outdoor enthusiasts flocking here for world-class training and a deep connection to nature, but these small mountain towns are experiencing record rates of mental illness and suicide. We need to talk about it. We are proud to introduce the new documentary by Podium Pictures, LLC, “The Paradise Paradox,” which sheds light on this mental health crisis in our mountain towns, why it’s happening, and how we can come together to make changes. The film is presented in partnership with Alterra Mountain Company and features Mammoth Mountain , Winter Park Resort , and Deer Valley Resort. To honor Mental Wellness Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to watch this powerful film - now available on Amazon Prime: https://lnkd.in/dmzU9b9Q

It was so moving to see the Vail community and others join together for screenings of The Paradise Paradox. The events encouraged people to talk openly about mental health and brainstorm ways that we can end the stigma and help those who are struggling. If you're interested in hosting a screening for your community or network, visit https://lnkd.in/eSQB5vWe for more information. We're thrilled you want to open up the conversation around mental health, and we'll get you set up with everything you need to keep it going after the film is over. Let's get the word out. #ParadiseParadoxFilm #ParadiseParadox #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #EndTheStigma

Thank you to everyone who made The Paradise Paradox possible. It's the first step in raising awareness for growing rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide in America's mountain towns - and developing a blueprint for change. Together, we can end the stigma around mental health and get people the support and resources they need to thrive. We were proud to share this film with the Vail community last night! #ParadiseParadoxFilm #FilmScreening #MentalHealthMatters #mountaincommunity #Colorado #vailmountain

The Paradise Paradox is coming to venues around the West. Visit https://lnkd.in/eTtMSwZg to find a screening near you and join the conversation around mental health and how we can increase access to support and resources for anyone who needs them. #ParadiseParadoxFilm #ParadiseParadox #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #EndTheStigma

So honored to have Amanda Precourt share her mental health story in The Paradise Paradox. After struggling with anxiety and depression for decades, she's found peace through treatment and now uses her platform to help others. You can learn more about her amazing work with the Vail Health Foundation, Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, and the new Precourt Healing Center in The Paradise Paradox.

Wesy Armour-Cook, who's a special events planner for the city of Aspen, helped organize a screening of The Paradise Paradox in November. She hopes the event-which also included a panel and onsite resources-will raise awareness for rising rates of anxiety and depression in mountain towns and remind people of the support available. We're so grateful to her and the city of Aspen for getting the word out. Listen to the Aspen Public Radio story via https://lnkd.in/ewGYbFiQ. If you're interested in hosting a screening for your own network or community, visit https://lnkd.in/eSQB5vWe for details. #ParadiseParadoxFilm #ParadiseParadox #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #EndTheStigma

Of the 328,000 adults in Colorado who didn't get the mental health care they needed last year, 37% reported that it was because of cost. Healthcare is expensive, and Coloradans are especially likely to be forced out of network for mental health services, making it even more difficult to find affordable care. We're so grateful for the work of organizations like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the I Matter Project, the Jed Foundation, and SpeakUp ReachOut. They're making an enormous difference, providing support and resources at no cost for the people who need them. You can find out more about these and other groups in The Paradise Paradox. If you're in emotional distress or crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #EndTheStigma #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthadvocate

The Paradise Paradox is the latest in the Podium Society's efforts to drive awareness of and find solutions to humanity's most urgent challenges. Previous works include The Weight of Gold, which documents the mental health struggles of U.S. Olympic legends, including the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps. Nominated for a 2021 Sports Emmy Award, it helped lead to better mental health programs for athletes and anti-stigma messaging everywhere. If you're interested in learning more about The Paradise Paradox, The Weight of Gold, and others in the Podium Society's impactful portfolio, visit: podiumsociety.org. #ParadiseParadoxFilm #ParadiseParadox #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SuicideAwareness #EndTheStigma