Mental Health Education
for a New Generation
Short Films and Curriculum for the Classroom and Beyond
Use our films
Bring our films into your classroom, screening, or community event - always free to use and ready to spark conversation.
Partner with us
Collaborate 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, scripted films that explore the real mental health challenges affecting today’s youth. Combining the educational value of a public service announcement with the emotional impact of storytelling, our films build understanding, foster empathy, and challenge stigma. Each film is paired with practical, classroom-ready curriculum that equips educators, parents, and peers to support young people and turn greater awareness into meaningful action.
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We envision a world where every young person feels understood, supported, and empowered to share their story. Through creative collaboration, our national script competition, and hands-on learning experiences on set, we help youth develop their voices and use storytelling to inspire change. By nurturing the next generation of storytellers, we are working toward a future where conversations about mental health are open, 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