Hiding in Plain Sight Documentary Screening

TMP, WQED, Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Allegheny Family Network hosted a screening of the documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness, on Thursday, July 7th.  A panel discussion followed the screening as our group looked to explore ways caring adults in our community can support youth mental health and wellness.  

Screening Recap: Click here to view key takeaways from our panel discussion.

Partner Resources 

• Teen Mental Health Collaborative: Group of Allegheny County community-based organizations that serve teens; convened by Jewish Healthcare Foundation.
  
  
• PA Youth Advocacy Network: Organizations that support teen voice and teens advocating for mental health systems change. View the teen created advocacy platform here.
  
  
• Where Mentoring and Youth Mental Health Meet Discussion Series: a 5-part community discussion series that includes full recordings, recaps and other resources to facilitate caring adult support within the youth mental health space.
  
  
• Mental Health Safety Plan Template: A free template to facilitate important conversations around mental wellness with the young people in your life.
  
  
• COMPASS for Courage: a toolkit to strengthen coping skills in students struggling with anxiety, worries, fear, or stress. 
  
  
• Youth Mental Health Resources/Videos: a collection of resources from the KET series, You Are Not Alone, which explores answers to depression, anxiety, toxic stress, and suicide through the lens of experts, educators, parents, and youth.
  
  
• Allegheny Family Network: a “family run” non-profit using peer-to-peer support, education, and advocacy to partner with families of children with behavioral health needs to improve their quality of life.