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Eight Days Mental Health with Charles Mattocks

10.14.2020 - By Kristin WalkerPlay

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Kristin and Charles discuss his career and an upcoming project about mental health. Eight Days Mental Health is his newest collaboration. This docuseries will follow five people for eight days, shedding light on what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and major depressive disorder—every day.CHARLES MATTOCKS is an Award-Winning Actor, Director, Producer, Television Host, and Health Advocate whose priority for health first and saving lives does not get in his way of excelling in all areas of the business. The Nephew of the late great Bob Marley, Mattocks comes from a very high profile family lineage so it is no surprise that he is taking the Healthcare world by storm. An accomplished actor, Charles Mattocks notably starred with a pivotal role in “ The Summer of Ben Tyler” along side legends James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern. The movie garnered six nominations during the award season and Variety Magazine declared, “In Charles Mattocks, a star is born'. As an author, producer, and director, his work has been showcased with appearances on CNN, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Fox News, Good Morning America, The Talk, The Martha Stewart Show, and numerous media outlets worldwide. Charles’ world changed the minute he was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. As he stared death in the face, he knew he had a larger mission to make changes not only for himself but so many others! He armed himself with education and determination and began to reverse his condition. He documented his process in a provocative documentary, "The Diabetic You”, which peels back the curtain on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the diabetes epidemic. This film set his advocacy in motion, with Charles ascending to become a Blue Circle Champion for the International Diabetes Association and a published author for the American Diabetes Association.Charles created, directed, and executive produced “Reversed”, the highly acclaimed diabetes reality docuseries, on Discovery Life Channel. The show received much recognition from both critics and medical professionals and earned a second season pick-up – this time focusing on HIV. He also produced Trial By Fire, about his mother’s rare disease, complex regional pain syndrome. The buzz-worthy success of Reversed inspired the FYI network to continue Charles’ healing quests, so, in January 2020, Charles’ groundbreaking new series, Eight Days, will premiere. The series follows the raw ups and downs of five cancer patients as they wage their battle for survival and journey toward healing. Just as he did in reverse, Charles will guide his patients toward positive outcomes beyond their wildest expectations.Charles’ passion and personality are contagious and have skyrocketed him to unparalleled success with whatever he tackles. Saving the lives of people suffering from chronic illness and inspiring them with his life-changing message, he has become the premier media expert on health and wellness. Charles entertains, educates, inspires, and heals millions with his ahead-of-the-curve creativity and dedication to excellence in television hosting, content creation, and dynamic advocacy.https://www.bphope.com/blog/eight-days-docuseries-mental-health-condition/www.charlesmattocks.com

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