Opening Up About Self Harm

Tigershark was contacted by NHS Highland to work with a group of youngsters to create a film to raise awareness about self-harming.
The Tigershark team were despatched to Oban High School where they led the students through the process of deciding on a script, crafting a storyboard, setting up the shoot and then acting in and directing the production.
Over the course of a day, a loose collection of ideas was shaped into an engaging and thought-provoking film aimed at raising awareness of self-harm and shedding light on some of the key issues.
By using puppets (the students' hands) instead of actors, the film takes the focus away from the individuals involved and allows the issues to become the centre of the film. The difficulties of broaching emotionally-charged issues: Who to talk to? When to talk to them? Recognising that talking isn't always easy but how opening up and seeking help is usually the best course of action.

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I hope you get the help you need ❤️