San Diego County Films
Hope is in Your Reach
Hope is in Your Reach is about our main character, Jeniffer as she struggles with thoughts of suicide. A majority of the PSA expresses the loneliness and struggles of Jeniffer ...
The Flower Grows Taller
The Flower Grows Taller is a short film about noticing the signs of suicide, talking openly, and taking action. It follows two friends, one sees the other pulling away and ...
The Conversation
“The Conversation†depicts the internal argument that is had with oneself about whether or not to ask someone if they are okay. The film centers around a Teen listing the ...
The Sandwich
Our film depicts a high schooler who is experiencing mental health struggles and masking it at school. A friend takes notice and reaches out to them.
Burden.
Our video focuses on feeling like a burden and not wanting to ask for help when its really needed. We tried to use elements of loneliness and uncertainty this video ...
To whom it may concern
To whom it may concern follows the story of a young adult going through a particularly harrowing bout of loneliness, and feeling as if he is being left behind as ...
Notice the signs
this PSA is supposed to be a about depressed youth across the US. its supposed to symbolize the hurt and emotional/mental neglect teens go through, and how to help.
I Can’t Go Yet
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 ...
Reach Out
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 ...
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask…
In this film, a teen recognizes that her older sister has become irritable, withdrawn, and hopeless, and has lost interest in tending her flowers.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 ...
See The Signs
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.
See the Signs
“See the Signs” sheds light on some possible warning signs for suicide and offers support to those struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts.
To Help A Friend
One friend is sad. The other friend notices that they are acting different from how they normally are. They go over and talk to them and telling them that they ...
Don’t Wait
We created our film to help decrease the stigma around Mental Health by showing that reaching out for help is good. Our main character struggles with her mental health issues ...
This Is Me
A student’s story about how life isn’t always what it looks like on social media and how opening up to friends about mental health challenges can be uplifting.
Finding Connection
The film is about a new Hispanic student at a school school struggling to make connections with the students around him. Luckily, someone reaches out and creates a connection that ...
Ang Isip
In my film, “Ang Isip” (meaning The Mind), I showcase the experience that comes with being an Asian-American high school student, where school and family come together to create a ...
Generations Talking
This film portrays a spectrum of the different cultural perspectives on mental health, showing how different generations and communities can support each other.
Bloom
“Bloom” addresses the intersectionality of struggling with mental health as an immigrant or child of immigrants. The film analyzes the guilt of talking about mental health struggles when trying to ...
Mentally Changed
The filmmakers shared, “Through the video we wanted to share how the effects of our culture as African-Americans can put our mental health in the background of the other problems ...
Hope
A girl discusses the impact of trauma on her brother’s daily functioning, and how her family reaches out for mental health services which helps him recover.
Intersectional Mental Health Film
A youth interview about the intersection of mental health and Mexican-American culture as well as expectations around masculinity.
Life Expectations
As a first generation Hispanic youth, a student faces high expectations and pressure but decides to ask for help from the school counselor.
Where Do I Belong
An inspiring film from the perspective of Ghanaian culture as told by a college student who experiences mental health challenges and finds strength and support from her family and deep ...
The Words that Pull Me Down
A Call For Help
A Call For Help addresses the animation category, “Bethe1ToReachOut” the film encourages viewers to reach out when they are struggling, and to take the step to connect when they need ...
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My submission is a small animation incorporate with #Bethe1toreachout, about how you shouldn’t suffer alone in the dark, and some major signs that tells that you need help. light can ...
When You Need Me Most
Our animated short focuses on someone who notices their friend is struggling, but helps them in the end, which highlights how viewers can do the same. After viewers watch our ...
See the signs
Well I myself know the quality isn’t exactly at the highest standard, but I didn’t have a lot of time to work on this, and this itself took a few ...
Stay on the Line
My animated short film focuses on what a friend can do as a youth to help their friend considering suicide. This includes asking the friend directly if they are considering ...
Drowning
Friends Can Help
It’s a story in text about someone who get bullied and his friends help him by giving him the resources and giving him space to thru his struggles and assure ...
Struggles
It show the struggles of two siblings that don’t have a father figure growing up, and how it affects their mental health and their life.
Perfect
This video is about reducing stereotypes on people viewed as “smart” by showing that they feel the constant need to please, and the stress they feel in this manner.
Don’t Be Afraid to Reach Out
This film is about a middle school boy who is struggling with bullying and suicidal thoughts. The boy finds the courage to seek help thanks to the support of two ...
Reflections
In “Reflections,” a young man struggling to understand himself and his emotions finally reaches out to an adult he trusts so he can begin healing his mental health.
Helping a Friend
This film is about how mental health issues in youth can go unnoticed by adults, the importance of interpersonal relationships, and the power of reaching out for help.
Half Court To Health
The filmmakers shared, “Our video talks about how to prevent mental health issues, ways to help them, signs that you or another person may be dealing with them, and people ...
Dear Future Me
Dear Future Me depicts 3 young students writing a letter of encouragement to their future self. In the letter, each student talks about the challenges of their teenage years such ...
Fingerprints
A film discussing mental health and emotions with a creative use of painted fingerprints.
The Pep Talk
Taking the time to talk & share your feelings can help deal with the problems in everyday life. Every word and every person matters!
Windows
Our eyes expresses our feelings, and show the emotions in us. Take time to look at others and offer help if needed because everyone deserves to be seen, and everyone ...
Connection: What Does It Look Like?
“We are all Connected. Family. Friends. Coworkers. Peers. From the moment you came into being and up to where you are today, These people have been a part of your ...
Helping Hands & First Steps
We hoped to create an inspirational reminder that we are all here for each other.
May 2024 Snap, Filter & Swipe
This entry is made by one our youths from the Eastern African Community of San Diego. In the Video they, the youth member portrays what it’s like to view oneself ...
Through the Lens of Culture
This video created by our Youths from the Eastern African Community shows how mental health is viewed from the viewpoint of the Eastern African culture. We were able create the ...
Of Course You Can Bother Me
Our purpose is to remind our peers they are not alone.
Through the Lens of Culture
This video created by our Youths from the Eastern African Community shows how mental health is viewed from the viewpoint of the Eastern African culture. We were able create the ...
Of Course You Can Bother Me
Our purpose is to remind our peers they are not alone.
Never A Bother
Our short film delves into the internal struggles of a teenager grappling with mental health issues. The narrative centers around the protagonist’s inner debate about reaching out to friends, teachers, ...
One Note Can Go a Long Way
One message, as simple as it may be, can make a big difference to someone’s day. While it’s important to give yourself hope and find things that can help you ...
You’re Not Alone
Millions of teens, including many at our own school, struggle with their mental health and we want to tell them that they are not alone. With this video, we want ...
Living better!
This entry is based on many solutions available for people who want to take care of the planet. Every time we follow one of these, we have the ability to ...
Let’s restart.
“Now that 2023 has officially started, it gives us yet another chance to start over, and what we can do in order to better ourselves for the new year. As ...
Dear Me, What If?
“Dear Me, What If” is about the power of having dreams, and making them come true. Right now we are young, but all of us can accomplish great things if ...
What Are You Waiting For?
“Saying thank you to our family, friends, and teachers for the unconditional love and kindness they provide feels good- and brings happiness to our hearts. When we show gratitude, it ...
Missing Kids of Color Diary PSA
“Our submission brings justice to the kids and teens of color who get kidnapped or taken everyday; no one ever speaks about them, and they rarely receive any news coverage. ...
Missing Kids of Color Diary PSA
“Our submission brings justice to the kids and teens of color who get kidnapped or taken everyday; no one ever speaks about them, and they rarely receive any news coverage. ...
What Are You Waiting For?
“Saying thank you to our family, friends, and teachers for the unconditional love and kindness they provide feels good- and brings happiness to our hearts. When we show gratitude, it ...