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  • When I Was Your Age

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    This film explores generational and cultural differences in the way families perceive mental health. Created by students from Portola High School in Orange County. (Language: Chinese, Hindi, and English with English captions)

  • The Pressure Cooker

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    This film shows how parents can start a supportive conversation with youth who are experiencing the pressures of school and high expectations. Created by students from Rio Americano High School in Sacramento County.

  • Bridge the Generations

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    This film encourages young people to start conversations about mental health with different generations. Created by students from Irvington High School in Alameda County. (Language: Mandarin and Vietnamese with English captions)

  • Keep an Eye Out

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    This film portrays a mom who reaches out to her daughter after she notices her showing some of the warning signs for suicide, including loss of interest. Created by students from Jurupa Hills High School in San Bernardino County.

  • Truth Heals

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    After taking her teen to a mental health clinic, a mother shares how proud she is of them for being honest on their intake form and offers to help them get the support they need. Created by students from San Diego Met High School in San Diego County.

  • Hot Pot

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    In this film, a father and son share a traditional meal and try to make the space for a meaningful conversation. Created by students from Los Alamitos High School in Orange County.

  • What I Wish My Parents Knew

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    This film features Indigenous Latino youth expressing how they feel about their struggle in school and mental health. They also share the perspective of being first-generation and how they often face hurdles their parents aren’t well-acquainted with. Created by youth at the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) in Ventura County.

  • What I wish my parents Knew

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    In this film, young people express they wish their parents and other adults knew about how to support a young person’s mental health. Created by youth at the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA).

  • Legacy

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    A mother and son reflect on their experiences with mental health after the son shares a letter about how he is struggling. (Language: Mandarin with English captions)

  • Dad’s Best Friend

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    A heartfelt film about a father who starts a conversation with his daughter to show his support and connect her to help.