Youth Film Screening- Youth Made Films about Mental Health
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Who
Teens, and people who support teens.
When
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where
ESD 112 Conference Center
2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver WA 98661
More Info
Christopher Belisle, 60-952-3587, Christopher.belisle@esd112.org
Join us in reviewing six youth-directed and led short films (5-10 minute) about teen mental health. Reflect on the films and grapple with open questions about the experiences of teens in our community. Review local data and hear stories from our teens. Themes include depression, anxiety, eating disorders and bullying. Build capacity to talk with teens about such issues and collaborate as a community to support teens. Films are provided by the United Kingdom Into Films, Moving Minds series. www.intofilm.org.
Film details:
Animations on Mental Health
Youth discuss how mental health struggles can feel, sharing advice on coping. Teens talk vulnerability and how being honest with friends can help. Teens discuss judgement and caring for yourself by making small changes to your daily routine.
The Broken Rose
A young woman longs to connect with people and form friendships, but is isolated and scared. She finds courage to step outside only to be overwhelmed by the noise and bustle of modern living. Can she find belonging in this uncaring world?
Behind the Mask
We follow a day in the life of Taylor, an adolescent suffering from mental health struggles. Using a mask to conceal her emotions, we see her journey through a day of experiences that trigger social anxiety, which eventually leads to her breaking down to her parents and seeking professional help.
Panic
A-student, Brooke is starting to unravel under the pressure of exams. Desperate to escape her anxiety, she tries in vain to get her busy mother's attention. Her anxiety mounts as her exam approaches. The resulting experience leads to a way forward and a new understanding with her mother.
Paper Planes
With exams looming and pressure building, a student struggles to overcome her anxieties. This film provides a glimpse into the internal workings of a young person's mind as their mental health deteriorates. What will help her get perspective?
#Treatithesame
Noticing a mental health issue can be harder than noticing a physical health issue but this doesn't mean it should be treated any differently. When life feels tough we all need someone to offer us support.
Tobacco 21 Laws Now Effective
As of January 1, 2020 it is illegal under Washington law to sell or give tobacco or vaping products to people under age 21. In March 2019 Washington State signed a bill to raise the legal sale age of tobacco and vapor products to 21 with a bipartisan vote of 33-12 in the Senate and 66-30 in the House of Representatives.
Click the links below for more information:
Tobacco & Vapor Q&A
Local Vapor Product Regulations in WA
Liquor & Cannabis Board Notice
Tobacco & Vapor Retailer FAQ
Hiring: Prevent Together Program Coordinator
The City of Battle Ground is currently seeking applicants for the position of Prevent Together Program Coordinator. The position will remain open until filled, with a first review of applications set for January 21, 2020.
What Parents Need to Know about Preventing Underage Marijuana Use
The gist:
- When parents are involved in teens’ lives, teens are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, such as underage marijuana use.
- Conversations are powerful and show that a parent cares. When a teen knows their parent, teacher, coach or other trusted adult is invested in their well-being, it can help encourage healthy choices later.
- Even when the conversations are “cringey” and/or it looks like teens are not listening, they care about the opinions expressed by trusted adults in their lives. Teens (especially younger teens) report that their parents are a primary resource for information on marijuana. Teens also report that their parents’ opinions influence their choices when it comes to marijuana use, and some choose to avoid using it for fear of disappointing them.
- Conversations — not lectures — are critical. Teens want to be respected and heard, and they may have many questions. Parents can be a resource for reliable information and help counter misinformation from friends and social media.
- For more information, visit the Start Talking Now website.
What's New on Youth Now?
- On the “Administrators Resources” page, new webinar added, “Tools to Assist Schools in Navigating the Vaping Epidemic” presented by the Public Health Law Center. A discussion of current trends in youth use of e-cigarettes products, components of a model school policy including enforcement, and presentation of the American Lung Association’s “INDEPTH” alternative to suspension program.
- New articles posted to the “Vaping in the News” page! Including a great report from the folks at Truth Initiative, “Colorful and Close to Candy: Surveying How The Tobacco Industry Markets Flavored Products in Stores”.
Connection is the Best Prevention
Our mission is connecting and supporting communities to build resilience and prevent youth substance use. We envision a healthy, thriving community free of substance abuse.
