Santa Monica 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:

Santa Monica College Center for Wellness & Wellbeing

Exceptional Children’s Foundation

Active Minds

 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:May 13, 2024
Time:11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Venue

Santa Monica College, HSS 104

Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
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
88% of students reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for their own mental health
Connecting art and creativity to managing and speaking about mental health [was the most impactful thing]. "
-- Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Jan
2021
XIETY
Carlos Torres
Apr
2017
Limitless
Rory McLeod
Jul
2022
Beautiful Madness
Russell Lee and Carly Charters
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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.
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.