Dead Serious (1987)

Explores the struggles of teenagers dealing with depression, rejection, and the pressures of adolescence. It highlights the alarming rates of suicide among youth, emphasizing the importance of communication and support among friends. The narrative reveals personal stories of young individuals grappling with feelings of loneliness, family issues, and societal expectations. It stresses that many who contemplate suicide do so as a cry for help and that friends can play a crucial role in providing support and understanding. The film encourages viewers to take mental health seriously and to recognize warning signs in themselves and others. Keywords teenage depression, suicide, mental health, friendship, support, rejection, family issues, communication, warning signs, adolescence Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.