*Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.-43.8 million, or 18.5%-experiences mental illness in a given year.1
*Approximately 1 in 25 adults in the U.S.-9.8 million, or 4.0%-experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.2
*Approximately 1 in 5 youth aged 13-18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life. For children aged 8-15, the estimate is 13%.3 - www.nami.org (mental health by numbers)
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and for my final project in my film class I did a short documentary style short about our youth talking about their struggles and having an open conversation about mental health.
There are so many people who push this issue away when so many teenagers and adults struggle with some form of Mental Illness, yet people are still not talking about this.
For anyone struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out and talk to someone.
For reach out hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
National Eating Disorder Helpline(800) 931-2237
Www.buddy-project.org/hotlines/ ( All over the World Hotlines for those in need.)
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For more information about Mental Health:
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/stati...
www.nami.org/learn-more/menta...
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Cast: Douglas Pomin, Haley Dust, Hannah Realiza, Alyssa King, Alyssa Stanley, Noah king, Tahnee Smith, Otter Conner-Bailey, Kenzie Linton, Jack Jones, Sam Lewis, Natalie Sepulveda, Alonzo Alcocer, Delaney Rhodes
Song: Dwell (snowfall remix) - Tony Anderson
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I just wanted to give a really special thank you to everyone involved in this project. It is not easy getting on camera and talking about such a sensitive topic. Words cannot describe how grateful I am of each and everyone of you. Thank you for telling me your stories and letting me create something that I think is beautiful. You are all so brave and I love you all so much, thank you.