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Gen Z Mental Health: Climate Stories

In this short documentary, Gen Z'ers from around the globe talk about how climate change affects their mental health, life choices, & their visions for the future. The Gen Z'ers featured in this documentary are climate ambassadors in their community, fighting against the government for their rights and finding joy through community action.

They deal with the duality of feeling young and sometimes powerless, whilst being empowered by community action and the chance for real change. These young people share about their tools for emotional resilience in the face of climate change and the power of stories to deal with climate anxiety.

  • Tehya Jennett
    Director
    Producer, Stomach of the Earth
  • Caroline Stella
    Producer
  • Sarah Newman
    Producer
  • Tehya Jennett
    Producer
  • Laurel Tamayo
    Line Producer
    Impact Producer, I Am Greta
  • Jamie Labat
    Editors
  • Maxfield Biggs
    Editors
  • Maxfield Biggs
    Sound Designer
  • Maxfield Biggs
    Creative Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Environmental, Social Justice, Climate, New Media, Youth Focus
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 12, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    750 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada, France, India, Iraq, South Africa, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Zoom
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Tehya Jennett

An award-winning Producer and first time Director, Tehya holds a background in Environmental Science and a passion for climate storytelling. When not working on a film, Tehya advises film/TV productions on sustainability initiatives and works with eco-friendly organizations to create climate inspired video content.

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Director Statement

This short documentary serves to highlight the real life climate emotions that Gen Z'ers experience as they see their future threatened across the globe. In a time of government inaction towards climate change, these Gen Z'ers find strength in community and hope in the impact they can and do make.

I am constantly in awe of my generation's resiliency in the face of climate change, and as an environmentalist and a filmmaker, my overarching goal is to see more climate storytelling on screen. This documentary seeks to show the unique perspectives of Gen Z'ers across the globe and the overall impact one can have in their community. We use a recent Yale study to feature collective action as a treatment for climate anxiety, and hope this film will inspire others to get involved in local and global climate action.