Little Dogs
Content Warning: This piece includes references to neglect and abuse of animals. I wrote a poem about hope.
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Little Things
Content Warning: This artwork contains potentially triggering images that may evoke strong emotional responses or discomfort. “Little Things is meant to be a visceral representation of one’s darkest moment contradicted by the love poured into them by the people surrounding them. The title is in reference to the little things that can drive one to suicide, the little things that can make one want to stay alive, and the literal little things/people in the painting. This piece is meant to draw awareness to suicide and everyone affected by it.”
What gives me hope
My entry has to do which what gives me hope in life, so I did a poem on how playing softball and being with friends and family help me when im overwhelmed.
James’s helping hands
My piece is about James finding a place were he can express himself and feel safe and comfortable.
My Escape From Stress
This entry is an essay about someone who helps me come back to earth when I am upset. Writing this was a way to express gratitude for my best friend.
Headspace Habits
I wrote a poem about feeling isolated but remaining hopeful.
Turning the Page
We want viewers to be able to relate to the film, but our true goal was to share and express the feeling of overcoming a hard time in life and to share hope through a personal story. We just have to keep that hope alive no matter what.
I Can
This inspiring film centers on a high school senior struggling with mental health and thoughts of suicide. After realizing she cannot handle it alone, the student reaches out to her friends who help her get the support she needs to keep going.
Always There For You
“Always There for You” demonstrates the importance of noticing changes in friends that may be related to mental health, as well the power of connecting a friend with a trusted adult who can help.
First Step
“First Step” explores a variety of different students as they are faced with the depression. Each student begins to overcome adversity in their own way and takes that first step to get help.