A Friend in Need

India Howerton, Karis Howerton, and Nathan Broxton

11th Grade

Orange County

“In this short film, two friends notice changes in their friend Sarah’s behavior and talk about what to do. I used this film as an opportunity to reference some of the symptoms of depression (pulling away from friends and activities, not caring about things) and also to reference the advice about getting an adult involved. Her two friends talk about their worries and debate whether to intervene or give Sarah space and decide to reach out to a trusted adult as they were advised in a school seminar.”