Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK.
With over 50% of mental health issues established by the age of 14. One in four school children self-harming. 7% of 17 year olds have attempted suicide. And 25% of deaths of 15–17 year olds due to suicide. It felt like we as parents needed to talk more about this.
In this feature length documentary Ben Akers talks to parents, kids, experts and looks for solutions on how we can help out kids become mentally strong.
He tries to discover what we can do, to help our next generation. From body image. To self harm. From societal pressures. To our expanding digital world. And explore the power of talking.
Because if we get this right, we can help young people manage their mental health not just for today but for generations to come.
Because our kids are our future. Our Kids Our Lives
- Year2023
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PremiereNo
- DirectorBen Akers
Suicide is the biggest killer of young people in the UK.
With over 50% of mental health issues established by the age of 14. One in four school children self-harming. 7% of 17 year olds have attempted suicide. And 25% of deaths of 15–17 year olds due to suicide. It felt like we as parents needed to talk more about this.
In this feature length documentary Ben Akers talks to parents, kids, experts and looks for solutions on how we can help out kids become mentally strong.
He tries to discover what we can do, to help our next generation. From body image. To self harm. From societal pressures. To our expanding digital world. And explore the power of talking.
Because if we get this right, we can help young people manage their mental health not just for today but for generations to come.
Because our kids are our future. Our Kids Our Lives
- Year2023
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PremiereNo
- DirectorBen Akers