This film encourages the viewer to ask the direct question “Are you thinking of suicide?” The filmmakers shared, “Our film recognizes that seeing a sign doesn’t always indicate thoughts of suicide. However, it encourages people to reach out regardless.”
“Our film is about a boy who has a mental health challenge and gets support from a friend and a trusted adult,” the filmmakers shared.
A film that shows the warning signs of suicide in a student and directs the viewer to get help if they notice these signs.
A group notices that their friend needs help, so they decided to call the tiol Suicide Prevention Lifeline together.
“This film portrays the universal struggle of masking negative emotions. To avoid the potential of being stigmatized, many people hide their mental health issues by acting in positive ways,” the filmmakers explained.
A girl struggling at school sits down with a friend who shares his positive experience with talking to a counselor.
A girl receives a kind message from a friend offering support. “Our main message is that the journey of bettering your mental health will never end and can always improve. It is ever-growing,” the filmmakers shared.
“We don’t have to fight through problems by ourselves, and speaking up will relieve a lot of that weight. The film shows the interl thought process of the main character who struggles with depression and how his friends care about him and aren’t dismissive of his issues,” the filmmakers explained.
A youth experiencing depression explains that wearing a mask allowed them to hide their emotions, but they noticed their symptoms and decided to reach out for help.
“Stewart is a teege boy who feels as though he goes through life unseen. Through the kind words of those around him and a boost of confidence, he is able to see his true value,” the filmmakers shared.