Merced College presents: Movies for Mental Health (Online)

 

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:

Merced College Student Services

Merced College Campus Police

Calm

TrueSport

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:Wednesday
Date:May 15, 2024
Time:11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Venue

Merced College
3600 M St.
Merced, CA 95348 United States

Online
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Organizer

Merced College

Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
96% of students felt that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma
83% of students reported that they learned something new about mental health
94% of students reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for their own mental health
Feeling seen. There were so many others who thought the way I did and I thought I was the only one who felt like this prior. "
-Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Feb
2023
Apr
2023
Dreams of the Ravaged
Apr
2023
Out Beyond
Apr
2023
Are You Hungry?
Aug
2020
Staging Face
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.
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.