Children First, in partnership with Healthy News Works, is hosting a film screening about student mental health and trauma. How We Heal is a 20-minute film developed by students to learn ways that people can heal from mental health challenges and trauma. The students who created this film spoke with therapists, pediatricians, a dancer, and an NFL player to discuss what healing is and ways one can heal when facing a difficult time. How We Heal was named Best Children’s Media winner at the San Diego International Kids’ Film Festival!

After the film screening, we will host a panel discussion with lived experts and youth voices to comment on the state of children’s mental health in Pennsylvania today and advocate for needed reforms. Learn how you can advocate for reforms in your schools and communities. Doors will open at 5 and the program will begin at 5:30pm – dinner will be provided and this event is family/kid friendly! Flyers attached to share with your networks.