Please Just Listen

Our video focuses on how family pressure and cultural expectations can affect someone’s mental health. In the video, a student is dealing with frustration and stress because of comments from family members about food, weight, and expectations. Even though the comments are sometimes meant as jokes, they still make the student feel overwhelmed and misunderstood. As the stress builds up, the student begins to feel anxious and realizes they need to talk to someone. The message of the video is that words and expectations from family can have a real impact on someone’s mental health, and it is important to speak up and seek help when things become too overwhelming.