Fresno County Films

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

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

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" and ends with a creative transition to call the Suicide Prevention Crisis Line.

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 a lack of awareness about how other people may be feeling. Some people may be feeling alone and show signs of depression but others may see it as miss behaving.

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.

Arianna and Aileen are aware of many suicidal ideations. They wanted to share the message that even if sometimes we are in a dark place, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You can overcome any issue when you feel lost. Speaking out and accepting support will lead you to a positive life and can change your future. The willingness of being open to sharing so others can listen can do so much. The world is better with you in it and we want you to know everyone matters.

Our leadership class is focusing on our annual Acts of Kindness unit. With the start of our NAMI on Campus club, we chose to create a few short films we could use to help students know that they are not alone.

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

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.

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 her sister changes her mind and chooses to help her sister.

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 one to open up and talk to people about her issues, and that eats her up inside. Doing research and digging into more details about this matter has helped me learn how to carefully approach people like my sister, and get them to open up about it a little bit.

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 he can make new friends and find comfort.”

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.

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 her sister changes her mind and chooses to help her sister.

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 es todo’.

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 in a situation where they are concerned about someone they know. Although I wish I could have gotten more creative with my scenes, I did my best with the time allotment of 30 seconds.

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 to read notes from a box she left behind. They come to find out by reading the notes she doesn't feel like she belongs on earth anymore. As a result, as a group, they went to check up on her to show she is not alone and show her distractions, love, and support! She doesn't have to walk alone in shoes of depression.