Mental Health Education
for a New Generation
Short Films and Curriculum for the Classroom and Beyond
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Bring our films into your classroom, screening, or community event - always free to use and ready to spark conversation.
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Partner with us to create meaningful stories that shape how young people see themselves and the world around them.
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Your support keeps our films and resources free while helping us create new stories that reach young people everywhere.
Our Mission & Vision
Glowmedia creates short films that address real mental health challenges impacting today’s youth. Merging the informative nature of Public Service Announcements (PSA) and the emotional resonance of scripted storytelling, our films are designed to build understanding, create empathy, and reduce the stigma around mental health. Each film is paired with practical, classroom-ready curriculum to support educators, parents, and peers in promoting mental well-being through empathy, insight, and action.​
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We envision a world where every young person feels understood, supported, and empowered to share their story. Through film, education, and creative collaboration, we inspire youth to use their voices to drive awareness, challenge stigma, and promote mental well-being. By nurturing the next generation of storytellers through our national script competition and on-set learning experiences, we are shaping a future where open dialogue about mental health is natural, compassionate, and lasting.
What's Inside?
Glowmedia's mental health literacy resources are designed to engage students by providing actionable tools for navigating the challenges highlighted in each film. Every guide is carefully developed in collaboration with educators, mental health professionals, and youth advisors to ensure it is relevant, age-appropriate, and impactful. Whether through thought-provoking discussion questions, engaging activities, or practical strategies, these resources are built to support schools and communities in addressing mental health topics with care and confidence. Here's what you can expect:
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Discussion Guides
Thought-provoking questions that encourage group discussions and personal reflection about the themes presented in each film.
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Lesson Plans
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Interactive Activities
Easy-to-follow plans for educators to incorporate the film's topics into broader mental health and wellness education.
Hands-on exercises, role-playing scenarios, and journaling prompts to help students internalize key lessons.
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Assessment Tools
Pre- and post-viewing surveys or activities to measure understanding and promote continued learning.
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Resource Lists
Links to trusted organizations, hotlines, and additional reading materials for students, parents, and educators.
“Glowmedia films take on critical adolescent mental health topics and open the door for educators to have valuable conversations with students about the real challenges in their lives.”
Lisa Damour, PhD
Psychologist, author of New York Times bestsellers, "Untangled" and "Under Pressure", regular contributor to CBS News and New York Times columnist