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. Commentary by mental health experts is interspersed at key points in the drama to further explore the complex emotional and psychological themes covered. It provides talking points to support class discussions. An essential resource for teachers wanting to raise awareness about this difficult topic and encourage student discussions around mental health and emotional well being.
Languages: English
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Understanding Youth Suicide: A Guide for Teachers
Suicide has been a taboo subject but attitudes are changing. There is a push to raise public awareness, openly discuss and seek different approaches to this complex and highly emotive issue. Teachers, students and school communities should be prepared to deal with this tragedy. In this program, Psychiatrist Patrick McGorry and Psychotherapist Julie Lynn Evans discuss factors that may lead to thoughts of suicide, warning signs, what to do if you suspect a student is contemplating taking their own life, how to respond to a student in distress, coping with the tragedy of a student taking their own life and how teachers can support themselves as well as students in the school community. The short film and commentary was produced in consultation with Psychologist Susan O’Brien, MATS; CEDP. Essential for all high school teachers wanting to tackle this difficult subject matter but not sure exactly how.
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Evolutionary Biology Essentials
Who are we? Where do we come from? These are two of the biggest questions facing scientists today. This clip collection gives a broad understanding of the multi-branched theory of human evolution, the major geological eras in earth’s history and the various scientific methods used for fossil dating. A great resource for viewers seeking a scientific understanding of how Earth and its life forms evolved.
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Concepts in Psychology – Part 1
This program looks at issues such as What are Ethics? Free will and Determination, Situational Theory, Ethical Issues in Psychology along with a short clip introducing psychology as a subject. Presented by Dr Steven Taylor and chapterised for ease of use, this resource will be invaluable for all Psychology Students.
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Concepts in Psychology – Part 2
This program looks at issues such as reductionism, correlation and causation, the use of non human animals in research, science and psychology and more. Presented by Dr Steven Taylor and chapterised for ease of use, this resource will be invaluable for all students.
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Confucius in Ancient China
The influence of Confucius’ philosophies on how humans interact with each other remains as relevant today as it did in his own time. This collection of short programs explores Confucius’ life, the development of his philosophies and their impact on Ancient Chinese society, in particular the roles of men, women and children.
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Key Groups in Ancient China
The social hierarchy in Ancient China was paramount. Emperors, government officials, nobles, peasants, merchants and slaves all had their role to play within Chinese society. This collection of short programs looks at each of these key groups, examining their daily life and the role law and religion played throughout society.
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Escape from Iran: The Inside Story
Documentary featuring the six hostages who escaped from US embassy compound in Iran in 1979 at the start of the 444 day hostage crisis and were sheltered and ex-filtrated by Canadian staff such as charge d’affaires Ken Taylor and the Sheardowns. Includes interview with Flora Macdonald re the false Canadian passports issued by Canadian Govt.
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444 Days to Freedom: The Inside Story
This documentary, winner of three Canadian Gemini Awards and narrated by William Shatner, offers an in-depth portrait of the events encompassed by the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979 to 1981, when 52 Americans were held by fundamentalist Iranian students deeply disturbed by the course of American policy in their native land. Attention is given to the American reaction to the crisis, both inside and outside of the country. The focus here is on the conduct of the hostages themselves and how they managed to survive within such a volatile situation. Also included is some discussion on the implications of the crisis on American foreign policy.