Following the film, the filmmakers will be joined on stage by some of the teens featured in the film for a Q&A. Then a panel of local mental health experts will join cast & crew for a community discussion on youth mental health in the Bay Area. They will discuss how to talk about mental illness and suicide and highlight important resources available to you and answer questions from the audience.
Panelists
Dr. Eli Merritt, M.D. is a psychiatrist and mental health expert who consults with patients and families to obtain the right diagnosis and find the best doctors and treatment programs for their specific mental health needs. His book, Suicide Risk in the Bay Area is a guide for families, physicians, therapists with resources and referrals.
Dr. Kim Norman, M.D. is a psychiatrist affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area including UCSF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He volunteers his time to Greenlight Clinic, a free mental health clinic for teens in San Francisco.
Sheila Souder, School Counselor, Drake High School Counseling and Wellness Center. Tamalpais Union High School District.
Julian Plumadore, Community Engagement Manager, Mental Health Association of San Francisco. Their mission is to cultivate peer leadership, build community and advance social justice in mental health.
Resources
Greenlight Clinic – free short term counseling for 14-25 year olds 415.742.4306 greenlightclinic.org
Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital & Clinics, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics 415.476.7000 psych.ucsf.edu/lpphc/cas
Dr. Eli Merritt, M.D., Merritt Mental Health, Diagnosis and Consultation 415.285.3774 merrittmentalhealth.com
If You Go:
When: Saturday, October 14 at 11 a.m.
Where: Rafael 1
1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Cost: $10 – 13.50
Event tickets available here.