Sanctuary tells the stories of six asylum seekers and refugees living in Glasgow, and aims to address the stigma and discrimination often experienced by asylum seekers and refugees. With Glasgow hosting increasing numbers of asylum seekers and refugees over the last few years, it was considered a priority to ensure the mental health of this social group. With stigma and discrimination often an issue, there is a reluctance for people with mental health issues to seek help within these communities. A high quality film capturing the narratives of asylum seekers and refugees. Winner of the 'Respect for Diversity' category of the Principles into Practice Awards 2011.

A service users account of how medication can adversely impact on day to day functioning. They outline their experiences of life within a hospital environment and the financial impact and isolation caused by being away from close family.

This is a story of a mental health service users experiences of psychiatry in 1997 and forced treatment. It explores the journey that includes a loss of faith in services. It then explores how in 2003 a more negotiable culture including a treatment plan led to a much better outcome for the service user. It explores the importance of respect and empathy in delivering a life changing service.

A mental health service user tells their story about the effect that Chlorpromazine has had on them and their struggle to get this message across to different professionals. Especially when professionals do not read medical notes.

This is an account of a mental health service user and their use of anti-depressants as a means of aiding their ability to lead their life.

A mental health service users account of the impact that medication can have on their lives. It explores the story of a service user and their desire to play the violin even though the medication caused tremor in the arms and hands of the service user.

Looks at a mental health service users experiences of constipation brought on by using medication and the impact it can have on day to day functioning.

Explores a service users account of how mental health medication can have an impact on body weight.

Service users account related to making decisions about using medication.

Service users experiences of mental health and medication.