Our Impact

CDE - California Department of Education

"The Creative Coping Toolkit is chock full of examples, strategies, inspirational quotes, and games that people can play by themselves or with others, and is designed to inspire people to change the way they think, feel and do. The CCT is an easy and fun way to inspire each other to think more rationally, change feelings and be happier."

Dr. Jerry Bubrick

Senior Psychologist, Child Mind Institute

"This toolkit is a creative, thoughtful, and intelligently written gem for everyone navigating our increasingly complex world."

Andrea Downie

Co-founding Director of Project Thrive Australia, Centre for Positive Psychology

"The Creative Coping Toolkit is a beautifully simple, heart-warming approach to tackling some of the toughest issues we face growing up. We are taken by the hand and lightly walked through exercises like how to use language or art to express a mood or to effectively engage others in our journey to a better connection."

Emily Y. Wong

M.D., M.H.A., F.A.C.P.

"The Creative Coping Toolkit is a must-read for kids and families to help inform our behavior, decisions, and how we cope through these realities."

Merve Lapus

Vice President Outreach & Engagement, Common Sense Education

“Angst is the most important, eye-opening documentary you will see this year… And every school and corporation needs to screen this film. It’s that important.”

Dr. John Duffy

Clinical Psychologist, Author

"My county serves children of all demographics including those in poverty. Angst is not only appropriate but needed because it offers practical tips that are accessible to all. The film helps them understand the brain science behind anxiety symptoms and to be equipped with healthy tools that empower them."

Dr Tinisha Parker

American School Counselor Association Chair

"I think this is the single most important mental health film I have seen in my lifetime. I think that every single school in Australia should have this as a mandatory viewing."

Michael Carr-Gregg

Adolescent psychologist, leading authority on teenage behavior

“So glad my dad got to see this movie. Now he knows I'm not making it up.”

9 Year Old Student

Chicago, IL

“Angst is inspirational; the courageous effort made by teens in the film to face their fears and become competent in coping is heart-warming and breath-taking."

Dr. Laura Kastner

Child Psychologist, Author

“I am shocked at how moved, upset, and compelled to act I feel as a result of having seen this documentary. That LIKE will inspire you is an understatement. Quite simply, it's the most important film I've ever seen.”

Dr. Joe Dilley

Psychologist & Author

"LIKE is truly an incredible film depicting the unsettling reality of technology addiction within teenagers. The filmmakers do a wonderful job bringing in different viewpoints, stories, and scientific data... I absolutely recommend LIKE to every student, parent, or educator... 10/10!"

Jenna Fondren

Safe School Institute Manager, Crime Stoppers of Houston

"...an important inquiry into the double-edged sword that social media has become for young people today..."

Vicki Harrison

Program Director, Center for Youth Mental Health, Stanford Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

"LIKE is an important resource for schools and families to understand what's at stake, and to take proactive steps to ensure that students maintain a healthy attitude towards their digital behavior."

Stephanie Humphrey

Tech Contributor to ABC News

The Upstanders "helped show me that I’m not alone. It made me feel more comfortable to speak up.”

Bobbie W.

Student, Age 13

"What struck me is that we need a cultural shift in our school. I feel like we need to start emulating what we saw in the film – celebrating kindness, rather than consequences for mean behavior."

Teacher

Middle School

"I’ve seen a lot of movies about bullying. But the focus on brain science and how bullying has evolved was very interesting and made me think differently."

Student

6th Grade

“As a parent, it really made me reflect on my own behavior. In my job, I worry that maybe what I feel is assertiveness and confidence might be more akin to bullying. This was a wakeup call to look in the mirror.”

Marnie C.

Parent

“Powerful film. From start to finish, this film had me thinking about myself, my students, my S.O, and my children. It had me thinking about the past, the present, and the future of society."

Counselor

American School Counselor Association

“As someone who is mixed/bi-racial, this movie really made me feel represented... Hearing mixed-race people share their feelings of guilt and their experiences with micro-aggressions was truly validating and it made me feel seen. Thank you.”

Student

Robbins Hebrew Academy

“This is a powerful film. It’s impossible to watch and not feel like you’re having a mirror held up in front of you... This is an important tool for self-reflection when it comes to experience about race."

Brett Copeland

Principal

“I really liked the documentary. I liked it because, instead of just having one white person talking about everyone's stories, people of different races were telling their OWN stories.”

Student

Grade 6

“Angst had a huge ripple down effect…it has probably saved a couple of lives within our organization as it got people to reach out and start talking.”

Allison Stark

Manager, Global Wellness, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

“...HR has reimagined its role in supporting staff. It’s not about controlling costs anymore... It’s about ‘how do I create the workplace that really attracts people and makes them feel better about being in this workplace.'”

Anthony Alex Alonso

Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM-SCP

"The Creative Coping Toolkit is a beautifully simple, heart-warming approach to tackling some of the toughest issues we face growing up. We are taken by the hand and lightly walked through exercises like how to use language or art to express a mood or to effectively engage others in our journey to a better connection."

Emily Y. Wong

M.D., M.H.A., F.A.C.P.

"This toolkit is a creative, thoughtful, and intelligently written gem for everyone navigating our increasingly complex world."

Andrea Downie

Co-founding Director of Project Thrive Australia, Centre for Positive Psychology

"The Creative Coping Toolkit is a must-read for kids and families to help inform our behavior, decisions, and how we cope through these realities."

Merve Lapus

Vice President Outreach & Engagement, Common Sense Education

“We almost have a duty as leaders and as organizations to be doing more and to be talking about this on a regular basis.”

Jen Fisher

US Chief Well-Being Officer, Deloitte Services LP

“Don’t be afraid to offer the films or resources or do something a little different for your employees to encourage your population base to listen to each other, to ask for help, to know about your resources.”

Julie Krause

Benefits Manager, Microsoft Global Wellness

“If we realize that caring about our employees is not just offering services but also understanding and knowing them, that’s when we achieve greatness.'”