Brown University presents: Movies for Mental Health

A workshop featuring award-winning short films and a panel discussion with students and local mental health resources. All are welcome!

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

Brown University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Active Minds – Brown University (IG Page)

LETS at Brown – Chapter of Project LETS

National Alliance on Mental Illness – NAMI Rhode Island

 

 Featured National Resources:

Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance

Details

Day:Thursday
Date:April 14, 2022
Time:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Venue

Brown University – Wellness Center Multipurpose Room
450 Brook Street
Providence, 02906 United States
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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
83% of attendees felt the event created awareness of mental health issues
83% said that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma related to mental illness
60% of those not already receiving support reported an increased likelihood to reach out for help
The films and discussions were great tools in opening conversation on MH and decreasing stigma. "
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Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Nov
2019
Mind Matters
Seyi Akinlade & Josef Adamu
Jun
2015
Three
Karen Hua
Mar
2018
Sal Tran
Kim Huynh
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Partners

American Psychiatric Association Foundation We are the non-profit affiliate of the American Psychiatric Association. Our public programs are designed to educate and empower, and are focused on:
  • Eliminating stigma,
  • Improving access to high quality mental health care,
  • Increasing public awareness, and
  • Addressing the chronically unmet needs of underserved populations.

APAF initiatives are designed for schools, the workplace, the justice system, and faith communities. All of our work is centered on on one goal: A mentally healthy nation for all. For more information and complimentary resources, visit apafdn.org.

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