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Directing Change

Was it worth it?

Tags: Monthly Prompt
Film Description:

My film gives people the perspective of what it is like to be someone who thinks that their future is all that matters. It shows how much time I put into working that it impacted the actual time I was able to spend on myself. When I stress myself too much I try to speak to others or practicing breathing techniques. Telling myself I would regret not relaxing sometimes in the long term also helps me. It's a matter of trial and error to decide what you want. Seeing other people in my classes working just as hard motivated me to do my best but when I see other people take breaks it also tells me that it's okay to be human and make mistakes. The main goal of my film was to tell others that we are all humans, not working robot and knowing when to stop is just as important as working hard.

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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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