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Stories of Hope: SHORTS is an inspirational short story and conversation series featuring real youth sharing their personal journeys of finding hope despite mental health struggles. Each story offers a meaningful glimpse into their experiences, and concludes with a youth-guided discussion to encourage meaningful conversations.


Having a conversation about mental health can be difficult, but with every conversation, we challenge stigma, break down barriers, and support those who need it most. Each short story is under 30 minutes, designed to start those important conversations and inspire change.


Z-Cares is proud to share these impactful, award winning stories, highlighting the strength and resilience of young individuals who have transformed their mental health struggles into journeys of hope and healing.


Stories of Hope: Shorts

Now available FREE at CalHOPE Schools


**Contact us at films@zcares.org for alternatives outside of CA

Trailer - Stories of Hope: Shorts

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Episode Guide

Available at CalHOPE Schools

Available at CalHOPE Schools

Available at CalHOPE Schools

Free Access

All episodes of the Stories of Hope: Shorts series and partner resources are available on the CalHOPE Schools site.


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Episode 1: Noor's Story

Available at CalHOPE Schools

Available at CalHOPE Schools

"The Hero of my own story"

In this story, we hear how she overcame stigma and found courage to talk about her mental health


Story: 7 Minutes


Episode 2: Sruthi's Story

Available at CalHOPE Schools

Episode 2: Sruthi's Story

"Unique and Powerful"

In this story, how she dealt with learning challenges and anxiety and found hope in her own way


Story: 7 Minutes


Episode 3: Brett's Story

Episode 2: Sruthi's Story

"A Second Change at Life"

In this story, we hear how he found hope in the midst of trauma


Story: 7 Minutes

Episode 4: Josie's Story

Episode 4: Josie's Story

"The only number that mattered was the scale"

In this story, we hear how she dealt with eating issues and found hope through the support of friends


Story: 7 Minutes

Episode 5: Alexa's Story

Episode 4: Josie's Story

"Believing in Myself"

In this story, we hear how she dealt with struggles of depression and found her inner strength to hope


Story: 9 Minutes


Episode 6: Ashmita's Story

"Finding your pathways to hope: Strategies from a youth mental health advocate"

 In this story, learn the strength of supporting others through their struggles


Story: 7 Minutes

Episode 7: Mentor's Providing Hope

"Ripple Effect of mentorship"

 In this story, we hear from Architects of Hope Inc. a Sacramento based mentorship program who share the positive ripple effect of mentoring.  Hear how mentees become mentors and continue to pay hope forward.


Story: 15m 30s

Episode 8: Aarnav's Story

"Real Conversations"

In this story, we learn about his journey with Anxiety and how talking with friends and family helps him find hope


Story: 11m 14s

Episode 9: Wellness Center

Episode 9: Wellness Center

"A Place for Everyone"


In this story, we hear how a High School created a successful wellness center allow all students a place to go when needed and demonstrate how it became a space for everyone.


Story 20m 42s

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