The youth behind “Los Hombres No Lloran” shared that making the film showed them the importance of looking at issues through others’ perspectives and understanding different experiences. The film is also a testament to the power of storytelling to open hearts and minds to new ideas.
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In this film, a teen recognizes that her older sister has become irritable, withdrawn, and hopeless, and has lost interest in tending her flowers.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.
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.
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.
“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 focuses on the topic of anxious students and highlights some of the triggers that they may face in the school environment. The overall message is that there is always someone to talk to, and youth are never alone in this struggle.
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.
“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.
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.