Fresno County Films

A friend spots the signs of suicide and confronts her friend. She helps get her to an adult.

Know the signs! A young man is struggling with his mental health. His friends sees that he is showing signs of suicide and steps in to help him.

This film is about how important it is to get help, as well as how much better youth can feel if they reach out.

“Breaking the Silence” shows that youth sometimes overlook warning signs that their peers could be struggling with mental health and encourages viewers to uplift and support one another.

This powerful film seeks to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and suicidal thoughts.

After noticing changes in a friend who recently lost his older brother, a youth connects him with their coach for help.

While struggling with thoughts of suicide, a youth receives a text checking in on her, which helps her feel seen.

This films encourages a young person who is experiencing a tough time to call on other people for support. The film shows a multitude of different people saying “call me” ...

It’s a heartwarming story about someone who has thoughts of suicide, but they get help they need through someone who was willing to listen.

The intent of our film is to remind people that we should be aware of suicide along with the feelings of others. We hope our film is able to convey ...

LQBTQ students communicate the importance of reaching out and seeking help, that you are not alone.

This Mental Health Awareness PSA demonstrates how friends can help support each other when they are going through tough times. Just because someone looks happy and is successful doesn’t mean ...

Talking to someone you trust can be the first step in improving your mental health. This PSA encourages young people to talk to someone and get help because if you ...

“To Reach Out” is about a student who is sad, distant, and lonely. Though he’s been isolating socially, he reaches out to explain his mental health struggles. When his friend ...

A film about the effects of disordered eating on physical and mental health and an encouraging message about how to take steps towards recovery.

Youth share their struggles, worries, and hopes, and the film reminds the viewer that their mental health matters.

In this Spanish-language film, students share their perspective on importance of youth mental health.

Language: Punjabi and English with English subtitles
A teen opens up to her sister about needing help and at first is not received with a supportive response, but later ...

I chose this category because I’ve seen many of my loved ones struggle with their mental health, and some even lose their battle against it. My sister has never been ...

I chose this category because I know people who are or have been through this situation. Not only that, I can relate to this video as well.

A youth feels pressure from his family to succeed, but a friend helps him feel empowered and connects him with a trusted adult.

This film “looks at the challenges of Mental Health from an LGBTQ+ perspective. [The character] Lee faces struggles and is advised by a friend to attend a GSA meeting where ...

Language: Punjabi and English with English subtitles
A teen opens up to her sister about needing help and at first is not received with a supportive response, but later ...

LQBTQ students communicate the importance of reaching out and seeking help, that you are not alone.

Language: Hmong with English subtitles
A Hmong boy tells his story of depression and encourages viewers to move forward and seek help.

I chose this category because I know people who are or have been through this situation. Not only that, I can relate to this video as well.

Language: Spanish with English subtitles
A family supports and helps a young girl as ‘family is everything’.
Una familia apoya y ayuda a una niña como ‘la familia ...

This short is a brief reflection of my own experience in which my best friend found the words. I aimed to provide the three basic action steps someone could remember ...

We noticed as a group that many people struggle with anxiety and panic attacks because they have a feared outlook of what others think.

This film focuses on the stress faced by many student atheletes, as well as the impact it can have on their mental health.

Four students talk about what it feels like to “walk in their shoes” in this film, which offers a message that help is always available.

This video is about Walking in Shoes of Depression about a young girl who feels lost and helpless. However, one of her closest friends seemed concerned. All her friends happen ...

“During times of stress, I find myself either wanting to be active or make any form of art […] I made my entry to share what my anchors are and ...