Voices With Impact Mental Health Shorts

Mental Health Shorts 1: Mind & Body

Expired July 4, 2025 8:00 PM
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6 films in package
Noggin
A desperate man builds a memory palace out of paper and glass to fight brain damage from multiple sclerosis.
Rewinding Dominoes
Huiju moved to the UK over 11 months ago to escape her past, but nightmares from Korea still followed her. Determined to heal, she chose to confront her memories in a bold, modern way—by using dating apps to challenge the boundaries shaped by her experience of sexual trauma.
Super High: A Period Piece
Desperate to combat the pain of fibroids, Amanda steps into the world of edibles. When inanimate objects start speaking to her, she realizes she may have bitten off more than she can chew.
Thriving with Schizoaffective Disorder
"Thriving with Schizoaffective Disorder" is a moving portrait of writer Sarah An Myers. The film harnesses the power of the medium to explore and and make real Sarah's lived experience with Schizoaffective Disorder.
It'll Be Fine, Probably
An experimental film exploring the confusing, obtuse and absurd process faced by neurodiverse people seeking diagnosis.
The Curious Path
A painful road recovering from an eating disorder has led Elise Marcianti to chase perspective to make sense of her world. The film captures her relentless curiosity as she discovers healing, awe, and a powerful sense of connection in the mountains.

Films exploring Mind & Body.


This Mental Health Shorts collection is made up of incredible films submitted to VWI by filmmakers from all over the world.

Programmed and selected by Voices With Impact.

"Thriving with Schizoaffective Disorder" is a moving portrait of writer Sarah An Myers. The film harnesses the power of the medium to explore and and make real Sarah's lived experience with Schizoaffective Disorder.


Glenn Holsten creates human-driven films about the arts, social justice and mental health. He's directed nearly two dozen full-length documentaries and dozens of shorts. I'm drawn to stories of beauty and struggle, recovery and hope.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Glenn Holsten
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