The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's Public Information Office is proud to present its original, Emmy Award-winning series, Profiles of Hope.

Funded by the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Profiles of Hope is a set of 10-minute inspirational stories that spolights high-profile individuals who candidly share how they overcame stigma and various obstacles to live successful and productive lives.

Mariel Hemingway is an Academy Award-nominated actor, model and writer. She is the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway.