Mental Health

Using art and creativity as metaphors for inner experiences, “Paint Your Own Picture” demonstrates what teenagers face when they are struggling with mental health and emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help.

“Emergence” is a short film about breaking free from depression and learning to live again. The story follows a girl who is dealing with depression and shares her story in the hopes that it will help reduce the stigma around mental health.

“Grey Matter” sheds light on what goes on inside the minds of high school students when they are struggling with anxiety.

This film emphasizes how important it is to reach out to others and conveys the messages that you never know what someone is going through and that reaching out could help someone more than you realize.

Focusing on teen mental health and the problems that arise when youth aren’t truly heard by friends family, this film shows how feeling “Silenciado” can make it difficult to reach out for help and find resources.

The youth behind “Like Asking a Question” shared that making their film helped teach them that it’s OK to reach out for help.

This stylized film depicts the signs and impact of a panic attack from the perspective of someone experiencing one. In doing so, the film seeks to educate others on how to support a friend who may need help.

This personal film describes the feelings that an individual experiences when facing mental health issues and urges audiences to seek help if needed.

This film depicts two sisters feeling disconnected due to one’s declining mental health. The older sister decides to reach out to help her younger sister feel comforted and loved.

“You Matter” gives insight into what people should do if they are feeling depressed and empowers the audience by telling them that they matter.