Glendale Community College presents: Movies for Mental Health (Online)

A virtual 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:

Glendale Health Center
Glendale Pride Center
NAMI Glendale

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:October 29, 2020
Time:12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Venue

Glendale Community College
1500 N Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208 United States

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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
100% of students felt that the workshop created awareness of mental health issues
100% of students reported that the workshop reduced stigma related to mental illness
73% of students not in therapy reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for well-being
I would like to do more breathing exercises more often and continue to do body scans whenever I need a break or am feeling overwhelmed.” "
-— Student attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Aug
2019
Tekona
Aug
2020
View Film Library

Partners

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission The MHSOAC provides vision and leadership, in collaboration with clients, their family members, and underserved communities, to ensure Californians understand mental health is essential to overall health. MHSOAC holds public mental health systems accountable, provides oversight for eliminating disparities; promotes wellness, recovery and resiliency; and ensures positive outcomes for individuals living with serious mental illness and their families.
Patricia McMahon, LMFT Patricia McMahon, LMFT has been working with individuals, couples and families for the last seven years. She treats anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders.