“Piecing it Together” centers on a teenage boy reflecting on his younger years (before he began struggling with mental health). The film uses puzzles as a metaphor, illustrating the complexities of mental health and the importance of support.
This film is about a middle school boy who is struggling with bullying and suicidal thoughts. The boy finds the courage to seek help thanks to the support of two other students, showing the power of looking out for peers and reaching out to those experiencing poor mental health.
“Harpo” touches on the pressures of student life, particularly the academic stress placed on students which can be detrimental to their mental health. The film aims to promote friendships, showcasing the impact that a simple act of kindness can have on someone.
This film combines archival footage and visual effects to tell a story about the value of a life. In doing so, the film also spreads awareness of available resources and encourages those struggling with suicidal thoughts not to lose hope.
This film seeks to spread awareness of the fact that it can sometimes be hard to see whether someone is dealing with suicidal thoughts and that even small acts of kindness can have a large impact on someone who is struggling.
This personal film is about a girl who faces mental health challenges after moving and changing schools. With the help of a counselor, she begins to feel better.
In this film, a teen recognizes that her older sister has become irritable, withdrawn, and hopeless, and has lost interest in tending her flowers. Even though it is uncomfortable, she asks her sister if she is thinking about suicide and helps connect her with a counselor.
“Float” is a stop motion animation made with clay. The film follows a teenager visualizing their mental health as an ocean. They feel isolated on this journey but find that they have a loving support system waiting to help them.
This film highlights the difficulties of being a neurodivergent and/or queer high school student and how concealing part of yourself is ultimately detrimental to your mental health and self-worth. Fortunately, many communities provide safe spaces (including clubs, classes, and after-school activities) where students are able to take off the mask and be the person they truly are.
“Mind Over Matter” depicts a young girl having an anxiety attack due to stress she’s experiecing at school. Her classmate helps her through the attack and educates her on the mental health resources provided at school.