Sunflowers represent many things – the warm sun, new beginnings, and standing tall through adversity – but one can only take so much without support. With that in mind, this film shows the trials and tribulations affecting the well-being of a sunflower. During the struggle, help finds them, giving them a place to rebuild their strength.
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.
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.
In this film, a teen recognizes that her older sister has become irritable, withdrawn, and hopeless, and has lost interest in tending her flowers.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 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.
“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.
“See the Signs” sheds light on some possible warning signs for suicide and offers support to those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.
This film depicts the importance of speaking out about personal struggles by showing a youth urging a friend they are concerned about to reach out for help.