I Need Help Getting Help
Through a poignant poem, a young black girl fights against systemic racism, ultimately celebrating herself and her possibilites.
jrowe
Mal Diagnosticado
The filmmaker shared, “This film is about my own personal journey with mental health, and how I was misdiagnosed with stomach virus when in reality it was anxiety. I made this film to educate parents and students that sometimes something that might seem as a common illness might be a mental illness.”
Made Not Born
Students describe their vision of mental health: leadership to promote mental health awareness, responsibility towards others, and offering support where needed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alone
The filmmakers shared, “Our entry is about the struggles that the language barrier has created for students in the school environment..”
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.