SanaMente Mental Health

County: Solano
Org Type: High School
Org Name: Vanden High School
Awards: Honorable Mention
Category: SanaMente
Year: 2019
Tags: Specific illness
Film Description:

Mental health struggles also exist in the latino community, although oftentimes they are not spoken of – the film encourages people to reach out for help if needed.

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If you are experiencing an emotional crisis, are thinking about suicide or are concerned about a friend call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately: 1-800-273-8255This is a free 24-hour hotline.

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.