Merced College presents: Movies for Mental Health – Afternoon Session

Free workshop featuring winning short films and a panel discussion with students and local mental health resources. Free food! All are welcome, in Gym 2.

Details

Day:Thursday
Date:October 24, 2019
Time:2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue

Merced College
3600 M St.
Merced, CA 95348 United States

Gym 2
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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
98% of the students felt the event created awareness of mental health issues
89% of students said that the workshop reduced stigma related to mental health
85% of students not already receiving support reported an increased likelihood to reach out for help
“I loved how everyone shared openly. I hope it allows people to feel more comfortable opening up. "
-Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Apr
2019
Visualizing Lies
Aug
2016
The Gift
Jun
2015
Three
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.