UMD College Park 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:

University of Maryland Counseling Center

Lean On Me College Park

NAMI Prince George’s County

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:Thursday
Date:October 7, 2021
Time:5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Venue

UMD College Park
College Park, MD 20742 United States
Online
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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
100% of students felt that the workshop created awareness of mental health issues
94% of students reported that the workshop reduced stigma relating to mental illness
89% of students not in therapy reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for well-being
I will try to explore mental health through the arts a lot more, it was very therapeutic "
-UMD College Park Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Oct
2014
After Her
Nov
2019
Mind Matters
Mar
2018
Sal Tran
View Film Library

Partners

Notice.Talk.Act at School: College Edition The American Psychiatric Association Foundation introduces Notice.Talk.Act.™ at School: College Edition Colleges and universities across the U.S. are continuing to grapple with steadily increasing populations with mental health concerns within their campus communities. As awareness has increased service utilization has also increased, but many individuals with mental health conditions still do not receive treatment. Notice.Talk.Act.™ at School: College Edition is a mental health professional development program for staff, administration and student leaders to learn how to help  connect individuals to care and supports services at their first signs of distress. Learn more
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.