San Diego County Films

This film encourages youth to be honest about their mental health struggles and symptoms and shows how it can be an important first step to getting help.

Reminds viewers that it's important to take suicidal thoughts seriously and to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to get help for yourself or a loved one.

A girl experiences cyberbullying on social media, so her friend asks her directingly if she has been thinking of suicide and offers to go to a counselor.

A Spanish-language film sharing the thoughts and emotions of a youth with thoughts of suicide, as well as a messaging of hope.

An artistic depiction of the isolation and emotions experienced by a youth with thoughts of suicide, which offers .

Our group chose to focus on suicide prevention because it was the most meaningful to us. Before planning the video, the members of our group deeply discussed quarantine and the effect the pandemic has had on the mental health of teens. We decided to ensure our video emphasized the importance of reaching out to a friend...

A boy notices his friend is showing some of the warning signs of suicide, so he starts a conversation with her. He says it isn’t her fault and can’t stand by and watch her go through this alone.

This film follows a group of friends as they discover a classmate’s struggles and reach out to a trusted adult at school.

A story told in a poem and filmed on stage shows a girl who experiences thoughts of suicide. Her friends and family notice warning signs and reach out to her and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for help.

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 are there for them.

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 but decides to share what she's feeling with a friend. She realizes that there's no shame in reaching out and that getting help improves her life.

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.

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 that we face in life, and that shouldn't be the case. We wanted to stress the importance of having a healthy relationship with your mental health."

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.

A youth interview about the intersection of mental health and Mexican-American culture as well as expectations around masculinity.

As a first generation Hispanic youth, a student faces high expectations and pressure but decides to ask for help from the school counselor.

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 rooted Ghanaian beliefs of unity.

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 to trust when dealing with these things. "

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 as facing discrimination, name calling, and overcoming color barriers.

A film discussing mental health and emotions with a creative use of painted fingerprints.

Taking the time to talk & share your feelings can help deal with the problems in everyday life. Every word and every person matters!

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 deserves to be happy.

A student struggles as he's being labeled and bullied at school. A friend reaches out to him and uses positive words to build him up.

A student explains the importance of taking care of your mental health along with your physical health.

A student deals with anxiety and talks about what methods help her cope with it.

Mental health challenges affect many people, from the young to the elderly. Your mental health is important, and there is HOPE. Hear from 8th grader Paola as she shares her struggle with mental health issues- and how she "Esperanza En Nuestro Corazón" found hope within her heart. You can do the same.

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 content using Specific language, clothing and music from the Eastern African culture.

Our purpose is to remind our peers they are not alone.

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 content using Specific language, clothing and music from the Eastern African culture.

Our purpose is to remind our peers they are not alone.

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, and family for support.

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 get through the day, it's also equally important to help others.

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 to rid the stigma that surrounds mental health problems, and let them know that they are entitled to all the support they can get. The monthly...

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 change our planet. Even though it's not ALL 8 billion people, one person caring for the planet is better than none.

“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 they say, "new year, new me", it is time to prove it, and the time starts now. I wanted to share this animation to show that...

"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 we take care of our mental health now. There are no limits on dreams, and each one of us can do anything we set our minds...

“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 changes our lives AND the lives of those around us. So... what are you waiting for? Any time is a good time to show gratitude!”

“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. Furthermore, if they were white, then way more people would have heard about them.”

“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. Furthermore, if they were white, then way more people would have heard about them.”

“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 changes our lives AND the lives of those around us. So... what are you waiting for? Any time is a good time to show gratitude!”