Highline College presents: Movies for Mental Health

 

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:

Larisa Wendfeldt, Director of Counseling, Highline College: lwendfeldt@highline.edu

Rosario Rodriguez, Counselor, Southwest Youth and 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:Monday
Date:April 8, 2024
Time:11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Venue

Highline College, The Turtle
2400 S 240th St WA 98198
Des Moines, WA 98198 United States
The Turtle
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Workshop Evaluation

100% of students felt that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma
100% of students reported that they learned something new about mental health
80% of students reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for their own mental health
The most impactful thing about this workshop was the transparency of deep topics, and the movies were great choices. "
--Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Dec
2022
Mar
2018
Sal Tran
Kim Huynh
Apr
2019
Visualizing Lies
Justin Michael Jeffers & Devonnie A. Black
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Partners

American Psychiatric Association Foundation We are the non-profit affiliate of the American Psychiatric Association. Our public programs are designed to educate and empower, and are focused on:
  • Eliminating stigma,
  • Improving access to high quality mental health care,
  • Increasing public awareness, and
  • Addressing the chronically unmet needs of underserved populations.

APAF initiatives are designed for schools, the workplace, the justice system, and faith communities. All of our work is centered on on one goal: A mentally healthy nation for all. For more information and complimentary resources, visit apafdn.org.