Select your films

    1.

    Young adult experiences of depression

    A man and a woman embracing each other in a dimly lit room, with curtains visible in the background.A young woman with dark hair and green highlights gazes intently at the camera against a dark background.

    2.

    Responding to negative messages about depression

    A young man with a serious expression on his face, wearing earphones, appears to be in a contemplative or pensive state, set against a blurred background.A person with vibrant red hair is silhouetted against a blurred background of colorful lights, creating a striking and atmospheric scene.

    3.

    Cultural stigma and depression

    The image shows a close-up of a person's face, with the focus on their eyes and eyebrows. The background appears to be slightly blurred, drawing attention to the subject's features.The image shows a person wearing a black hooded jacket with the text "It's all in your head." visible on the back.

    4.

    Internalized pain of depression

    A person is sitting at a table on a patio surrounded by potted plants and other outdoor items, with a brick building visible in the background.A close-up black and white portrait of a person's face, with intense, piercing eyes and a pensive expression, set against a blurred, hazy background.

    Building Awareness About Depression

    75-95 Minutes

    Resource Review(minus 15 minutes if completed before class)

    Gladys

    Guided Discussion

    Beyond Words

    Guided Discussion

    Resource Review(optional, add 20 minutes)

    Guided Discussion

    Closing Thoughts and Evaluations

    Participants will be able to:

    • List at least three different symptoms of depression

    • Describe how depression can get in the way of everyday activities using specific examples

    • Compare different ways in which depression can impact different people

    • Identify how characteristics of a protagonist's diagnosis are integrated with other aspects of their humanity

    • Select compassionate strategies that allow you support yourself and others through experiences of depression

    NOTE:

    • The class structures for all of the 'Building Awareness About Depression' classes are the same. Select a specific Class based on which films will best connect with participants.

    Mental Health Training

    topics covered

    Depression

    aom nutrients

    Empathy, Respect for Practical Constraints

    casel sel

    Social awareness

    wellness wheel

    Emotional, Social, Intellectual

    identities

    Black, Latino/a/x, Man / male, Woman / female, Adult, Parent, Immigrant

    film style

    Drama

    Films Included

    Resources and activities are always the same. Select films above to customize your class.

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