A practical application of art to improve mental health
We believe that our relationships with the world around us are contingent on our relationship with ourselves.
Of Substance is fully committed to improving the way we feel about ourselves — diminishing shame and improving our mindset — in order to face life, the world, and all struggles with less fear and more wonder.
Our mini-movies are tools of healing, growth, and transformation designed to invite vulnerability, increase healthy conversation, reduce stigma, and offer support to those with direct experience with these struggles, as well as those affected by them second-hand.
Evidence-backed content curation
Of Substance content is carefully selected and curated based on evidence based research and practices, including:
Narrative Medicine
Engages individuals in sharing and reflecting on their personal stories to process emotions, build self-awareness, and foster therapeutic connections, promoting healing and resilience.
Motivational Interviewing
Uses empathetic, non-judgmental dialogue to help individuals identify their own motivations for change, empowering them to overcome mental and emotional health barriers.
Neuroscience
Applies knowledge of brain function and plasticity to develop targeted interventions, such as mindfulness or therapy, that improve emotional regulation and cognitive health.
Social Psychology
Examines interpersonal dynamics and societal influences to design interventions, such as group therapy or social support systems, that improve mental health and emotional well-being.
For Patients & Clients
Begin your group or one-on-one session with an intentionally designed short film hitting on the topic you want to touch on.
Make it easier for for those who don’t open up to reveal that which is difficult by projecting their perspectives onto a film and story.
Learn more about your client quicker by allowing them to reveal who they are and what they think by talking “about the film and situation”
For Loved Ones & Family Members
Help loved ones also feel seen in their isolating struggles as care-takers
Expedite understanding and empathy toward their people struggling
Expedite bridge of understanding and sense of togetherness in the recovery journey
Real outcomes from empowered professionals and inspired clients
“It's one thing to listen and attempt to understand what someone is going through, but through film, we are able to gain an immersive feel to enhance compassion, empathy, and love for those in our communities living with mental health struggles.”
Dr. Raghu Kiran Appasani, MD
Integrative Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist
Founder & CEO, The MINDS Foundation
“Of Substance films accelerate participants into an atmosphere of focused attention through compelling stories in a therapeutic environment. Attention goes up, engagement goes up, interactivity rises. When we see this level of attention, engagement and relating through well facilitated discussions, we have the ideal environment for learning and transformation.”
Molly McGinn Ph.D.
Co-founder Treehouse Learning Community
“Our job in therapy is to have convo after convo over session after session until we finally get our clients to reach a point of opening up and sharing vulnerably. Of Substance films allow us to do that instantaneously!”
Mary K. Doherty
CORA Family Services
40-year counselor & Director of Government & Strategic Partnerships
Premium mini-movies designed to deepen engagement and expedite outcomes in treatment and therapy.
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