Directing Change

2014 Ending the Silence Judging Form

 

Dear Judge,

The entry you are judging is a 60 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) video in the “Ending the Silence of Mental Illness” category. Applicants have been told that the “Must Have’s” are:

  • A positive message that focuses on how peers can help each other. (Acknowledging that stigma exists is important, but what we want to see are positive solutions to the problem of stigma; participants were asked to be careful not to dwell too much on the problem.)
  • A focus on people aged 13 ‐ 24.
  • Sensitivity to racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation and gender differences, with all individuals realistically and respectfully depicted.

In advance, we appreciate your time.

Judging Form

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Directing Change is part of statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. These initiatives are funded by counties through the Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63) and administered by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), an organization of county governments working to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
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