Word Have Power
“Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind they can change the world.”
Walk in Our Shoes
The Music in Me
“Don’t ever forget that what you love is part of who you are.” The onset of the pandemic causes a young person to lose enthusiasm for what she loves the most, but her sister helps her find the music.
Saving a Friend
Breaking through a “wall” in this young persons life, involved leaning on friends for support and a sense of community.
The Sport In Me
A youth loses his passion for basketball, but a friend notices his withdrawal from the sport and connects him to help.
My Disorder Doesn’t Define Me
A youth experiencing bipolar disorder receives help from friends during a difficult period.
Beautiful Just the Way You Are
A girl who is bullied finds a friend who appreciates her for who she is.
Monsters of Mental Health
A youth experiences anxiety, personified as a monster, but seeks therapy with a friend’s help. More youth join to share their own diagnosis and the message, “you are not alone.”
Where Did My Braids Go
When a girl stops pursuing her passion for writing, her friends notice this change in behavior and provide support. “In this project we learned how to cope with mental health and how to help a friend in need. We also learned how to take action and speak about mental health.”
This is Me
A film that incorporates animation to share how a girl is affected by the words others use but embraces her unique interests.
The Passion in My Life
“Our film is about a boy who has a mental health challenge and gets support from a friend and a trusted adult,” the filmmakers shared.