About the People in the Film
Learn about the particiants and read interviews. Learn more about the experts who contributed to the Voices of Hope project.
 Jeff Lloyd When he was in the ninth grade, Jeff was hospitalized for depression. In his video he questions why mental illness is treated differently than other illnesses. Read an interview with Jeff. |
 Jacob Short Jake was eight-years-old when he began to show symptoms of mental illness. By the age f ten he had thoughts of taking his own life. When he was twelve he was finally diagnosed with bi-polar disease and started appropriate medication and treatment. Now he works for NAMI-Utah and speaks out to educate others about mental illness. Read an interview with Jake. |
 Amber Peterson Amber was abused as a young child and has lived with mental illness from a very early age. She loves drawing, watching movies and listening to music. Read an interview with Amber. |
 Luke Todd From the death of his father t obeing homeless, Luke can identify with being overwhelmed with life. But after seeking help, he is finishing his education, making plans for a successful future and helping others. Read an interview with Luke. |
 Kat Jackson Kat had a difficult childhood and has lived with mental illness from an early age. But she was afraid to tell her friends. After getting the treatment she needed, she graduated from high school and is now working and living on her own. Read an interview with Kat. |
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 Jan and Richard Brimhall The Brimhall family lives in Provo, Utah. They lost their son to suicide at the young age of 14. They have bravely stepped forward to share their story in hopes of helping others. Read an interview with Jan and Richard Brimhall. |
 Cami Brimhall Cami is a senior at Provo High School. She lost her brother Cade to suicide when he was 14. Read an interview with Cami. |
 David Jenkins Hope Task Force Read an interview with David Jenkins. |
 Stacy Hone Utah Hope Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Force Read an interview with Stacy Hone. |
 Shenandoah Drake Read comments from Shenandoah Drake |
 Erin Haley Read an interview with Erin Haley. |
