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    Young adult experiences of depression

    A young woman with dark hair and green highlights gazes intently at the camera against a dark background.A man and a woman embracing each other in a dimly lit room, with curtains visible in the background.

    2.

    Responding to negative messages about depression

    A young man with a serious expression on his face, wearing earphones, appears to be in a contemplative or pensive state, set against a blurred background.A person with vibrant red hair is silhouetted against a blurred background of colorful lights, creating a striking and atmospheric scene.

    3.

    Cultural stigma and depression

    The image shows a person wearing a black hooded jacket with the text "It's all in your head." visible on the back.The image shows a close-up of a person's face, with the focus on their eyes and eyebrows. The background appears to be slightly blurred, drawing attention to the subject's features.

    4.

    Internalized pain of depression

    A close-up black and white portrait of a person's face, with intense, piercing eyes and a pensive expression, set against a blurred, hazy background.A person is sitting at a table on a patio surrounded by potted plants and other outdoor items, with a brick building visible in the background.

    Building Awareness About Depression

    75-95 Minutes

    Resource Review(minus 15 minutes if completed before class)

    Watch a Film

    Guided Discussion

    Guided Discussion

    Resource Review(optional, add 20 minutes)

    Guided Discussion

    Closing Thoughts and Evaluations

    Participants will be able to:

    • List at least three different symptoms of depression

    • Describe how depression can get in the way of everyday activities using specific examples

    • Compare different ways in which depression can impact different people

    • Identify how characteristics of a protagonist's diagnosis are integrated with other aspects of their humanity

    • Select compassionate strategies that allow you support yourself and others through experiences of depression

    NOTE:

    • The class structures for all of the 'Building Awareness About Depression' classes are the same. Select a specific Class based on which films will best connect with participants.

    Mental Health Training

    topics covered

    Depression

    aom nutrients

    Empathy, Respect for Practical Constraints

    casel sel

    Social awareness

    wellness wheel

    Emotional, Social, Intellectual

    identities

    Black, Latino/a/x, Man / male, Woman / female, Adult, Parent, Immigrant

    film style

    Drama

    Films Included

    Young adult experiences of depression

    A young woman with dark hair and green highlights gazes intently at the camera against a dark background.
    Faded

    “Faded” is an alternative, narrative short film about living with depression, portraying the struggle of doing simple daily tasks that most of us take for granted. Rebecca, the filmmaker, encourages people who are struggling with depression to hold on to the beauty and hope in their lives.

    film style

    Drama

    identities

    College age, White, Woman / female

    A man and a woman embracing each other in a dimly lit room, with curtains visible in the background.
    The Conversation That Never Happened (从未发生过的对话)

    Asian Americans are less likely to access services for mental health, despite being one of the largest populations struggling with depression and suicidal ideation. This short film explores a conversation between a mother and her child, with the goal of starting more conversations about this issue.

    film style

    Drama

    identities

    East Asian, Adult, Parent, Child / Children

    NOTE:

    This is one of 4 versions of Building Awareness About Depression available on the AOM Platform. The films in this version provide insight into Depression. Other versions focus on different perspectives.

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