Internet's Guide to Mental Health
Viva La Dirt League presents: The Internet’s Guide to Mental Health. An 8-part sketch series exploring the highs and lows of having a human brain. From the lighthearted to the genuinely grim, nothing is off-limits. It’s an honest, comedic look at the mental health struggles we all face but rarely talk about.
Ep 1The Menu
Sir Alan stars in 'The Menu' — a realistic depiction of the morning choice that we all get at the start of each and every day. Because this is how life works isn't it?
Ep 2Foneface
In a seemingly normal suburb, Brynley goes about her day work day, but when her phone dies she’s forced to confront something truly frightening — her own thoughts! Foneface imagines a world in which our phone use has gotten very silly, and very extreme.
Ep 3Just Smile
When young Charlie gets sad his imaginary friend Gruffles teaches him a neat new trick — Just Smile! This sketch explores toxic positivity and how hanging onto outdated coping mechanisms can hurt not help.
Ep 4Birthday Surprise
Ellie receives an unexpected Birthday Surprise on her 30th birthday. In this suspenseful sketch, we explore the pressure of a late ADHD diagnosis and the horror of being expected to wear a positive mask.
Ep 5Be Present
In Be Present, Ben Van Lier takes us through a guided mediation for the modern age. In a world where 12 second videos rule the roost, this meditation is sure to test your attention span.
Ep 6Busy Brain
Rhi can’t shut off her Busy Brain. In this spooky sketch Rhi is visited by the past, present, and future version of herself. Battling against her brain, Rhi tries her best to fall asleep.
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NZ
