Welcome to the new year! The first short film of 2021 is one that we’ve been trying to write for years, because it is one that touches us so deeply. We all know a friend, a loved one, a family member that has struggled or continues to struggle with mental health. This may describe you as well.
This short film is our way of writing something that addresses the ‘taboo’ topic of mental health, especially in a brown community. Coming from a Tamil background, it is unheard of to discuss openly about mental health, anxiety, depression within the family.
Please share this short film with friends and family in an attempt to start conversations where it is needed, before it is too late.
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Written & Directed by:
Tharshan Raj @tharshanr
Krusan S. @krusan.s
Cinematography & Editing: Krusan S.
CRISIS SUPPORT/DISTRESS LINES
1) Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511
2) Distress Line: 416-408-4357
3) Gerstein Crisis Centre (Downtown):416-929-5200
4) Good2Talk (post-secondary student mental health helpline ) : 1-866-925-5454
5) Kids Help Phone:1-800-668-6868
7) Senior Crisis Access Line: 416-217-2077
8) Toronto Rape Crisis Centre: 416-597-8808
9) Warm Line (8pm – 12am): 416-960-9276
10) York Support Services (North York) : 1-855-310-2673
11) Youthdale’s Crisis Support Team: 416-363-9990
For more links on support lines not included in this list, see this link:
https://toronto.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Mental_Health_Quick_Guide_2018.pdf
The music in this short film came from the talented work of Raj Barath, please show his channel love.
Raj Barath – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwMZaOfBzeKp0CS21lJIWQQ
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