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Made Not Born

Students describe their vision of mental health: leadership to promote mental health awareness, responsibility towards others, and offering support where needed.

Be the change

A film about how to work through generational trauma in Hispanic households by starting conversations about mental health and validating the emotions of loved ones.

With Hands, We Connect

Reminds viewers the importance of checking in on friends, and that there are many trusted adults who can help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Check On Your Friends

Though some may hide their emotions better than others, this film serves as a reminder that it’s important to check in on friends.

Clarity

A film about how mental health challenges can permeate all aspects of life, but that help and hope is always there.

why am i running?

Shares the message that avoiding talking about mental health will not make the challenges go away, and that it’s okay to ask for help.

Alone

The filmmakers shared, “Our entry is about the struggles that the language barrier has created for students in the school environment..”

Solace in Friends

A film that shares an empathetic perspective into the struggles of someone with suicidal thoughts and an encouraging message to reach out for help.

The Reflections Upon a Picture

While reflecting on photos from the past year, friends recognize a youth’s changes in behavior and connect him with a school counselor.

Unbroken

A broken vase serves as an apt metaphor for getting the pieces of this youth’s mental health into a healthier place.