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Nexus A film aimed at raising awareness among healthcare professionals and the wider public of the impact of lockdown on young people’s mental health. Play video Description ‘Nexus’ is a drama that tackles the impact of COVID on young people’s mental health. It is based on research by Dr Lindsay H Dewa of Imperial College London and was co-produced by young people, who were involved in the initial research from Imperial College London. The film tells the story of a young man’s struggles with bulimia nervosa during lockdown. Through a combination of being physically detached from his friends and living on the wrong side of the digital divide, he falls into a downward spiral. His salvation comes in the form of a profound act of kindness. Credits Commissioned by:West London NHS Trust Produced and Directed by:Chris Godwin, Inner Eye Productions Written by:Guy DuckerSamantha Scholtz, West London NHS TrustLindsay Dewa, Imperial College LondonDylan EastwoodSimi AdewaleAliyyah GbadamosiPelumi Fatayo Close Reflective questions Inspired by the themes addressed within the film these questions are designed as prompts for group reflection. Personal Response & Emotional Impact What feelings did the film evoke for you? Were any moments particularly moving, unsettling or illuminating? Did anything in the film resonate with your own experiences during lockdown – either personally or in your professional role? What stayed with you after watching – a line, a visual, a story a silence? Young People’s Voices How did hearing directly from young people shape your understanding of their mental health needs during lockdown? Which perspective or story from the young co producers made the biggest impact – and why? Did anything challenge assumptions you previously held about young people’s resilience or vulnerability? What questions about young people’s mental health does the film leave you sitting with? Social Impact & Wider Public Understanding What conversations do you think this film could spark among the adults and young people? In what ways might Nexus shift stigma or misunderstanding surrounding youth mental health? If you could ensure one message reaches the wider public, what would it be? Looking Forward: Actions & Commitments What is one action that this film inspires you to consider? What further questions do you want to explore about supporting young people post lockdown? Related Posts Play video Ella and Abi The film is a positive, behaviour-change drama aimed at facilitating conversations around how nurses can work together better. Watch now Play video No Yeah Buts: A film about supporting nurses’ health A film by nurses for nurses exploring the stress, anxiety and fatigue they experience and the ways in which unhealthy coping mechanisms can be replaced by healthy ones. Watch now Play video Invisible This poignant film raises awareness of new fathers’ mental health and explores the factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers following the arrival of a new baby. Watch now
Description ‘Nexus’ is a drama that tackles the impact of COVID on young people’s mental health. It is based on research by Dr Lindsay H Dewa of Imperial College London and was co-produced by young people, who were involved in the initial research from Imperial College London. The film tells the story of a young man’s struggles with bulimia nervosa during lockdown. Through a combination of being physically detached from his friends and living on the wrong side of the digital divide, he falls into a downward spiral. His salvation comes in the form of a profound act of kindness. Credits Commissioned by:West London NHS Trust Produced and Directed by:Chris Godwin, Inner Eye Productions Written by:Guy DuckerSamantha Scholtz, West London NHS TrustLindsay Dewa, Imperial College LondonDylan EastwoodSimi AdewaleAliyyah GbadamosiPelumi Fatayo Close Reflective questions Inspired by the themes addressed within the film these questions are designed as prompts for group reflection. Personal Response & Emotional Impact What feelings did the film evoke for you? Were any moments particularly moving, unsettling or illuminating? Did anything in the film resonate with your own experiences during lockdown – either personally or in your professional role? What stayed with you after watching – a line, a visual, a story a silence? Young People’s Voices How did hearing directly from young people shape your understanding of their mental health needs during lockdown? Which perspective or story from the young co producers made the biggest impact – and why? Did anything challenge assumptions you previously held about young people’s resilience or vulnerability? What questions about young people’s mental health does the film leave you sitting with? Social Impact & Wider Public Understanding What conversations do you think this film could spark among the adults and young people? In what ways might Nexus shift stigma or misunderstanding surrounding youth mental health? If you could ensure one message reaches the wider public, what would it be? Looking Forward: Actions & Commitments What is one action that this film inspires you to consider? What further questions do you want to explore about supporting young people post lockdown?
Play video Ella and Abi The film is a positive, behaviour-change drama aimed at facilitating conversations around how nurses can work together better. Watch now
Play video No Yeah Buts: A film about supporting nurses’ health A film by nurses for nurses exploring the stress, anxiety and fatigue they experience and the ways in which unhealthy coping mechanisms can be replaced by healthy ones. Watch now
Play video Invisible This poignant film raises awareness of new fathers’ mental health and explores the factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers following the arrival of a new baby. Watch now