Nearly half of American adults develop a mental illness in their lifetime; depression affects 350 million people worldwide. Yet the struggle to be well is still a shameful secret so many of us lock away—despite the fact that it drives so many of us. Anxy is changing that. Anxy is a beautifully-designed magazine about our […]
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Sin Vergüenza: A Bilingual HIV Prevention Themed Telenovela Webseries
The classic, persistent themes of Spanish-language soap operas, also known as telenovelas, get a refreshing, enthralling update in Sin Vergüenza (Without Shame). Presented in English as well as Spanish, and imagined and realized by California’s vast AltaMed health care network, the aim of the show is to “educate without being educational.” The project is a […]
Circle of Life Multimedia Program: Teaching Native Youth Healthy Choices
HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis affect American Indian and Alaska Native communities in disproportionate numbers. Circle of Life, based on the medicine wheel, is a unique interactive middle school curriculum to help Native youth model healthy choices and prevent diseases. The program infuses a multimedia rich format with various skill-building games and activities about […]
A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs
This video series features programs and practices that integrate Native stories and cultural traditions to help children, families, and communities in Indian Country to heal from substance abuse-related trauma. Tribal leaders, service providers, and survivors share testimonials and practices to inform, guide, and inspire tribal communities as they work to help traumatized children on their […]
Echoes of Incarceration: Documentary by Youth with Incarcerated Parents
Echoes of Incarceration is an award-winning documentary initiative produced by youth with incarcerated parents. The project explores the issue of mass incarceration and its effects on families, and creates documentary films told from the life experiences of the filmmakers themselves. The project is a collaboration between filmmaker Jeremy Robins and a group of non-profit organizations […]
“Whatever it is, Ask for Help.” Suicide Prevention Campaign for LGBT Youth by Trevor Project
Ask for Help is a PSA campaign that features empowering, first-person accounts of youth reaching out to friends, teachers, parents or counselors to promote the idea that it’s ok to ask for help when you need it. Through these diverse videos, Ask for Help helps reduce the stigma surrounding help-seeking behavior and directly refers LGBTQ […]