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High school student Chloe is shocked to discover her best friend has taken his own life.
She finds herself and those around her, struggling to cope with the complex, confusing emotions of grief and loss. The tragedy brings to the surface her own dark troubling thoughts causing her to withdraw as her life seems to slowly unravel. However, with support and understanding, there's a way through these dark days.
Intended to open up debate and discussion around this difficult, highly emotive and confronting subject, the drama explores: what can lead to suicidal thoughts; the warning signs; how to support someone thinking about suicide, dealing with depression, and coping with tragedy when someone close takes their own life.
An essential resource for teachers wanting to raise awareness about this difficult topic and encourage student discussions around mental health and emotional well being.
***Kick start the conversation with 'These Days Youth Suicide Teacher Resource Kit'. The aim for this kit is to demystify the issue and reduce the social taboos that prevent an open and effective discussion about suicide with young people.
This kit includes:
• These Days: A Short Film on Youth Suicide
• These Days: A Short Film on Youth Suicide (Censored Version)
• These Days: With Extended Commentary
• Understanding Youth Suicide: A Guide for Teachers
• Discussion guide with questions to consider and student activities to support mental health and wellbeing
• Consent form template in case you wish to obtain parental consent prior to viewing
• Instruction on how to use the videos
Visit www.VEA.com.au for more information on the 'These Days Youth Suicide Teacher Resource Kit', or look for 'These Days' in your VEA Library in ClickView.