Are the Kids Alright?

American TV series or program

Are the Kids Alright?

Directed by	Ellen Spiro
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Karen Bernstein
Cinematography	Ellen Spiro
Running time	56 minutes
Original release
Release	June 24, 2004 (2004-06-24)

Are the Kids Alright? is a documentary film which explores mental health care for children and youths at risk in Texas. The filmmaker, Ellen Spiro, gained unprecedented access to troubled children and their families, as well as the judicial, psychiatric and correctional institutions. By following several different families, the filmmakers document the results of the decline in the availability of mental health services for the youth who most desperately need it.

Awards and conference screenings

Emmy for Outstanding Documentary (2005)
Texas Mental Health Association Award
Best of Austin / Most Pertinent Media
United Nations Association Film Festival
Merit Award, Superfest International Disability Film Festival
Western Psychological Association
Picture This... Disability Film Festival

Articles

Geisler, Erin, "Professor’s documentary wins Emmy award", University of Texas at Austin press release, October 18, 2005. Retrieved June 22, 2007.
"Documentary Illustrates Issues of Children’s Mental Health in Texas", HF News, vol. 38, Spring/Summer 2004, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. Retrieved June 22, 2007.