College of the Sequoias presents: Movies for Mental Health – Sexual Violence Focus

 

Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.

Knowing that art speaks the language of our interior worlds, we harness film to engage with young people on the vital topic of mental health and mental illness, inspiring them to tell their own stories and explore those of others.

The event also connects students with mental health resources available to them, empowering them to seek support and heal as individuals and communities.

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

  • Jill Maze (she/her), MSW, LCSW, PPSC – Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Supervisor – College of the Sequoias: [email protected]
  • Chris Ramirez (he/him), LMFT, LPCC – Mental Health Counselor – College of the Sequoias: [email protected]
  • Teresa Ramirez (she/her), MFTI – Mental Health Counselor – College of the Sequoias: [email protected]
  • Brenda Salazar (she/her) – Program Manager – Family Services: [email protected]

 

Featured National Resources:

Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance

 

Details

Day:Tuesday
Date:April 16, 2024
Time:4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Venue

College of the Sequoias
915 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia, CA 93277 United States

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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
87.5% of students felt that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma
62.5% of students reported that they learned something new about mental health
83% of students reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for their own mental health
The most impactful thing about this workshop was the honest, raw, respectful conversation that came forth when people shared their experiences. "
--Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Aug
2019
Believe Me
Oct
2018
Feb
2018
Little Elizabeth
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Partners

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission The MHSOAC provides vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. MHSOAC holds public mental health systems accountable, provides oversight for eliminating disparities; promotes wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensures positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.