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psyched *Winner: Award of Recognition, Impact DOCS Awards* (2018)
PSYCHED (19 min) Young artist Rose Turner seeks ease from her newfound anxiety and depression brought on by a family friend's suicide, and finds solace in nature, mentors, and comics. Teaser shown. Educational Institutions can purchase PSYCHED here. |
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self inflicted*Winner: Bronze Telly for Outstanding Achievement in Education* (2015)
Self Inflicted (44 min) explores the hidden world of Non Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI) through the eyes of self-harmers young and old, while seeking to understand this misunderstood practice through conversations with leading researchers and psychologists. Teaser shown. Educational Institutions can purchase Self Inflicted here. |
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perfection*Winner: Best Documentary – Virginia Student Film Festival* (2012)
(20 min) Three young women in Fairfax, VA share their stories about their struggles with eating disorders and their desire for perfection, in this short film that screened at seven film festivals across the country. Trailer shown. Educational Institutions can purchase Perfection here. |
zach's story
This video follows the story of a 22 year old college student, who was a star athlete in high school, had stellar grades, great SAT scores and a loving family. When Zack was rejected by the colleges he wanted to get into, he started on a downward spiral and went into a deep depression. As his depression got worse and worse he started contemplating suicide and one night he found himself at the top of a high cliff on the verge of killing himself. At the last minute he called a friend and the friend called his parents and Zach was saved. At the end of the video Zach visits the cliff where he almost took his life. The video also features Dr Sonia Luckey, who explains how Zach turned things around and how is doing today.
Produced for Human Relations Media. Watch the trailer and purchase the film here. |
reaching out
Many teens who attempt suicide will tell a friend beforehand. This video IS adapted from a classroom workshop led by Dr. Sonia Luckey, DNP. who teaches vital mental health skills to teens. Viewers will learn the warning signs of suicide and what steps they should take if they are worried about a friend. They will learn how to approach and interact with someone who may be on the verge of self harm. The program models how to intervene safely, get appropriate help, and support a friend facing a difficult challenge.
Produced for Human Relations Media. Watch the trailer and purchase the film here. |