A ratio of more than one in ten people are on antidepressants in America and The World Health Organization predicts depression will be the second greatest cause of ill health globally by 2020. It is also predicted that billion* dollars is the amount of money the animal film industry will make in year*. What do these two have in common? Studies have shown that people become happier participating in nature and animal conservation activities. In Chris Palmer “Shooting in the Wild: An insiders Account Of Making Movies In The Animal Kingdom” Palmer reveals the business of creating a wildlife film to convey a conservation message and some of the darker tactics used in deceiving the public to emotionally be inclined to take action. This study will take a close look at how two documentaries “Arctic Tale” and “Grizzly Man” relate to conveying a message to save the animals and how it contributes to depression in humans and how they differ between their methods of practice. Wildlife documentaries and TV programs in America have increasingly become more sensationalized then ever before in human history. As people become more disconnected with nature and animals, more and more people are becoming depressed through their hectic lives and often yearn to be reconnected to the natural world again. However, the bond between humans and the wild are connected through the lens of a camera. As Chris Palmer has mentioned “During primetime in September 2008, more than 30 million viewers tuned in to Animal Planet, which is now seen in 94 million households in the United States and more than 220 million internationally.”(Palmer. Pg 5). Larger and more expensive productions such as Arctic Tale gives audiences a newer cinematic experience to the wild habitat. The films overall journey follows Nanu the polar bear and ** the seal in their struggle to find food because of the effects from global warming. The film message for their audience is to make a conscious effort in preserving these exotic animals in their natural habitat. However, expensive productions like Arctic Tale are carefully filmed and edited in a way that would deceive its viewers. Chris Palmers reveals how filmmakers often times stage their sets or use digitally manipulated images in certain scenes. “Animals in herds can multiplied, blood can be added, unsightly roads or people can be erased, and the gap between predator and prey can be reduced” He continues “ Such manipulations while deceiving the audience can increase the market value of the film and help achieve higher ratings.” (Palmer 115). Although these filmmakers fabricate their movies it is effective amongst audiences to take initiative in helping the animals by becoming actively involved and thus curing humans from depression. Eco-therapy programs have increasingly become more favorable amongst depressed individuals. One program called Go wild, Stay Well is a natural and free treatment program for those that are depressed and seek alternate methods then taking prescription medicine. Exercises include walking, gardening and conservation work to reduce green house gases in our planet. 71 per cent reported decreased levels of depression after contributing in the program. A few reasons why people enjoy these exercises is because of connections with the natural world. For example, remembering special outings with family or friends, fresh air, manual labor and a feeling of achievement through contributing to the environment. A good example is Christopher McCandles Into the Wild, McCandles was depressed and unsure of his destiny in life, he abandons all his possessions and travels to Alaska to live off the land to awake his spiritual calling. While protecting the environment is one alternative to curing depression another recent study suggest that assisted animal therapy also helps. In Grizzly Man, Timothy Treadwell was an isolated individual and struggled with society through alcoholism. However, similar to Chrisopher McCandles, Timothy was enlightened when he visited Alaska and was drawn to his connection with bears. Timothy devoted his life to documenting and filming of wildbears he felt he belonged and was one with the bears and it had a positive change in his life. In his documentary, timothy often repeats his love for bears and finds peace while amongst them. Tragically, Timothy gets eaten by a bear and resulted in getting bears killed were critical of Timothy actions including Palmer. “Even so, He repeatedly infringed on bears “personal space” the area around them that, if entered, can cause cause them to fight or flee.”(Palmer pg 131). The percepection of bears has changed throughout human history. Bears were revered once as demigods by ancient European societies. Wild bears were a symbol of strength and fierceness. In the early 20th century the perception of bears has changed and now they are culturally portrayed as cute and cuddly stuffed animals. This image has impacted the bond between humans and animals. In addition, humans have seeked therapy with animals that resemble cuter features. Dolphin assisted therapy for example is popular among animal-human therapy and is expensive. People report feeling better swimming in a tank with dolphins and a session can cost anywhere from $2,500 to 5,000 dollars for 40 minute sessions. Another example is Paro the therapeutic android that is model after a baby harp seal. It is designed to have a positive psychological affect to people who interact with them often making cute faces and sounds. Paro is given to the elderly in Japan, which has one of the oldest populations in the world to assist in their depression.