#SameHere Schools Month
A mental health awareness initiative bringing together the education community, for the community and by the community when we all need it the most.
Look back on four weeks of original series and events
let's learn and grow together
Displaying 18 events
- MAY1
Breaking Night: Homeless to Harvard
Freedom Writers Foundation
Liz Murray grew up in the Bronx, the daughter of two loving but drug-addicted parents. After losing her mother to AIDS and becoming homeless, Liz completed high school and won a New York Times scholarship while living on the streets. She later graduated from Harvard University and was awarded The White House Project Role Model Award, a Christopher Award, as well as the Chutzpah Award, which was given to her by Oprah Winfrey. Discover Liz’s story and hear how she has created a humanistic and cultural perspective through her personal experiences and journey.
Start Series - MAY1
We're All A Little
Eric Kussin
Presented By #SameHere Schools
The story that started the Global #SameHere Movement for Mental Health. Hear how suffering was turned into triumph and vision, and a movement was started: Athletes, Celebrities, Practitioners, Educators and every day people around the world banding together to fight the stigma against Mental Health, and provide the best treatment recommendations.
Watch Now - MAY3
Living In A War Zone: Ukraine
Belouga
Centuries of conflict, foreign policy, and civil divisions have left the citizens of Ukraine under constant struggle. This armed conflict with neighboring country, Russia, has had a serious impact on the economy, and increased the level of poverty. Get to know what life in a conflict zone is like from a family living in a village under siege from Russian fire.
Start Series - MAY4
#SameHere Heroes
#SameHere Schools
Not all heroes wear capes. No matter where we live, or what our background or accolades, we all go through life's inevitable challenges, and these challenges affect our mental health. We should have a society where it is openly acceptable to talk about those challenges. In this series, find out how you can share your story and become a #SameHere Hero.
Start Series - MAY5
The Crayon Metaphor
Freedom Writers Foundation
The following program contains scenes of coarse language and subject area that is not suitable for younger children. How can pain be transformed into purpose? How can we share this with others to create meaningful change in their lives. Join original Freedom Writer, Sue Ellen, as she shares experiences that shaped her life, and the transformations that were made.
Start Series - MAY7
The Bitter Root
The Bitter Root
David Ocitti was just a boy when the rebels attacked his village, killing his father and forcing him to become a soldier in their brutal army. After surviving gunfire in a narrow escape, David finds his way home to northern Uganda, only to be rejected from friends and family. Years later, determined to help others avoid the same pain, David dedicates his life to reuniting rebel fighters with their families, some after over 20 years at war.
Start Series - MAY8
Self-Care Challenge
GOAT Educators
Join Nicole Thompson, the Founder of GOAT Educators, on a 14-day self-care challenge to manage and prioritize your own self-care.
Start Series - MAY10
Mismatched: Your Brain Under Stress
The American Institute of Stress
Stress is literally the spice of life. It has been said If you don’t experience stress you’re not alive. Stressors are everywhere. They come at you from the environment you live, work and play in, from other people and mostly, from inside your own mind. Stress is defined as our reactions to change. Like everything else, you can learn how to master your stress to live a more peaceful, productive and happy life. Mismatched: Your Brain Under Stress will tell you how.
Start Series - MAY12
DUSTWUN
DUSTWUN
On the U.S./Mexico Border, an undocumented mother's quest to save her son relies on a troubled American Vet, building a wall out of junk, to keep her out.
Start Series - MAY15
Salam Neighbor
Optimist
Salam Neighbor is an award-winning feature documentary and campaign to connect the world to refugees. Our goal is to tell the stories of our refugee neighbors with the dignity they deserve and the depth the world needs. We hope you’ll join this effort by watching the film, sharing these stories and getting involved.
Start Series - MAY17
L.I.F.E. Saver
#SameHere Schools
In school, we are taught the fire safety technique "Stop, Drop, and Roll" at a young age to prevent fires. Traditionally, schools have not taught a formal safety plan for suicidal thoughts. Now every student, teacher, and administrator can easily implement a safety plan with the "L.I.F.E. Saver" tool.
Start Series - MAY19
Abandoning Social Media
Belouga
81% of teens use social media. With more studies taking place on their daily usage than ever before, researchers are finding a direct connection to negative feelings and mental health. Deep-Dive to discover how social media usage is connected to our mental and physical wellbeing.
Start Series - MAY21
Carving Joy
Reel Inspired Media
Carving Joy, a short documentary, tells the story of Colorado artist Scott Harrison. As a 17-year-old, Scott didn’t want to be in the military, but he wanted to do right by the country he loved. Deployed to one of the most hostile military outposts in the country, Con Thien, “the Hill of Angels,” he drowns out the constant incoming attacks with a small music box and a vision of a spinning carousel in a mountain meadow. Returning home, Scott relies on his military training in how to escape and evade enemies to deal with his PTSD. As a form of self-healing, he begins carving wooden animals for a junked carousel and brings his visions during the war to reality.
Start Series - MAY22
What Your Dreams Say About You
Belouga
Do you frequently have dreams about certain themes or experiences, and wonder if the dream symbols mean something? Have you ever dreamed about being chased? How about taking an exam or about the past? Although there is no scientific evidence to prove that dreams hold special meaning, dreams have been studied to promote better self-awareness and to help us understand what's bothering us in our everyday lives. Deep-Dive to discover 5 common dream meanings you must know about.
Start Series - MAY25
Venture Out
Spruce Tone Films
Venture Out is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever- lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a nonprofit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors. In sharing Perry’s story, and hearing from the other Venture Out Project participants, we get a glimpse into the healing qualities of nature and life-saving community bonds that are being forged as a result of Perry’s work.
Start Series - MAY26
Surfing Ecotourism
Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Grab your bathing suit and surfboard, we're heading to Costa Rica to explore the Bodhi Surf + Yoga resort. This is no ordinary resort, it's an eco-friendly resort, putting as much focus into their community and environment as their own business.
Start Series - MAY27
This Rock Might Just Save The World
MyGreenPod
Everybody needs to get more aligned with nature. Nature is good for us – yet for many, our communities have put some serious limits on our access to the outdoors. Deep-Dive to discover how the simplest forms of nature are giving us the biggest rewards.
Start Series - MAY28
The Human Microbiome
TKS- The Knowledge Society
Microbes are tiny living things that are found all around us and are too small to be seen by the naked eye. They live in water, soil, and in the air. Some microbes make us sick, others are important for our health. The most common types are bacteria, viruses and fungi. But did you know, microbes can actual impact our mental health as well?
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