Behind the Smile
Behind the smile, a youth struggles with his mental health but a friend who reached out saved his life. This film asks the viewers to help “create a world where we can talk about mental health freely and without judgement.”
Behind the smile, a youth struggles with his mental health but a friend who reached out saved his life. This film asks the viewers to help “create a world where we can talk about mental health freely and without judgement.”
A supportive friend reaches out to a girl who shows the warning signs of suicide, and goes to a school counselor with her.
A film that shows that those who are considering suicide may mask their feelings in front of others and the importance of reaching out to someone who is struggling, even if it may be a difficult conversation to start.
A girl’s bracelet, which represents her mental health, breaks apart, but a friend steps in to support her.
A film that shows the isolation and stress youth can feel as a result of family turmoil, and encourages reaching out to a friend and calling or texting a crisis hotline.
A girl who is having suicidal thoughts tells her best friend, who decides to go to a trusted adult which ends up saving her friend’s life.
A friend reaches out and asks a youth directly if he is thinking about suicide and then helps him move the weight he carries, which represents suicidal thoughts.
A friend breaks through to his troubled peer after persistently reaching out, “Just remember I’m always here for you.”
A letter to a best friend offering help, illustrates recognizing the signs of suicide and encourages reaching out.
A young woman battles the “monster” of her thoughts by reaching out for help.