Speak Up
By showing a student struggling get through his day while physically injured, filmmakers make apparent that ailing physical health is impossible to ignore and that the same should go for our mental health.
2019
Petals
A character with a wilting flower walks the audience through signs of suicide and is offered a “petal” of help from a friend.
Hidden Hurt
A letter to a best friend offering help, illustrates recognizing the signs of suicide and encourages reaching out.
Mi Vida
A young woman who is overwhelmed in her home life finds support and hope through the resources of SaMente.
You Saw the Signs
A girl notices her friend showing the warning signs of suicide. She asks her friend directly if she’s thinking of suicide, connects her to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and provides her with support.
Direct Message
A film about how it’s okay to break a friend’s trust to get them help. A girl texts her friend that she’s thinking of suicide, so he reaches out to another friend for help, and they share the Crisis Text Line.
A Journey You Don’t Fight Alone
A spoken word from a girl to her friend, talking about the pain she sees her friend in and offering her comfort and support.
Keep an Eye on Me
A student describes his struggles with depression and loneliness and expresses how his friends give him hope.
Silence Speaks
This is a video about a deaf boy who feels isolated living in silence and is thinking about suicide. A friend notices and decides to talk to him about it. Together, they go talk to their counselor and she shows them Each Mind Matters.
La Vida Nunca Para
In the Latino community, having a lot on your plate and being constantly busy may seem like a positive thing; but many don’t consider the negative effects it has on someone. It leads to mental health issues such as high-stress levels and anxiety that causes life to feel as though it is moving too fast and you can’t keep up. While making this I was going through what I am describing in my film and I felt like I was drowning, and no one seemed to care. I have learned that I need to take a break from time to time and do something I enjoy; which led me to create this film.