Gavilan College presents: Movies for Mental Health (Online)

A virtual workshop featuring award-winning short films and a panel discussion with students and local mental health resources. All are welcome!

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

Counseling Department @ Gavilan College
Community Solutions

Details

Day:Tuesday
Date:April 28, 2020
Time:1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Venue

Gavilan College
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020 United States

Online
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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
98% of the students felt the event created awareness of mental health issues
96% said that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma related to mental illness
93% of those not already receiving support reported an increased likelihood to reach out for help
“Awareness is the greatest tool. Aware of Mental Health Issues. Aware that everyone can suffer to any degree. Aware that there are resources. Just spread awareness. "
-Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Nov
2019
Mind Matters
Aug
2019
Walk of Shame
Dec
2016
Purpose
View Film Library

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.