What is Mental Health Stigma?
Stigma is a negative opinion or judgement about something Mental health stigma is when people have negative beliefs or attitudes about mental illness These beliefs or attitudes can lead to discrimination, which can make it harder to get help
Fun facts:
More than half of Americans will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their life. Despite being so common, more than half of people with mental illnesses do not seek help due to fear of judgement.
Draw / write: What are some ways we can overcome stigma?
What does a meaningful conversation Look like, Sound like, and Feel like (Y Graph)
What is one way that meaningful conversations can help to break down the stigma of mental health?
In your Folio
(AU)Definition of Mental Health (AU)Notes on the importance of looking after Mental health. (I) Y chart of a meaningful conversation (see, hear feel like)
Task: Make it ok senarios
Read through each scenario and brainstorm responses. (Re)Take notes in your book about what you can do to support other peoples mental health.
Do you think meaningful conversations help to break down the stigma of mental health? Why or Why not?
What questions do we have?
In your book
(AU)Define Stigma. (Re)Has your thinking changed? I used to think... Now I think...
Identity
Learning Intention: We are learning about Mental Health and Wellbeing Success Criteria: I am successful when I can determine what makes up a persons identity I am successful when I can identify what can impact a person’s mental health / identity
"You can create your own Identity"
A New Hero -Sabrina Frederick Traub
Sabrina’s the most easygoing, ruthless fighter you’re likely to meet. Warm without a touch of arrogance, but when she steps over that white line she transforms into a superhero, a fierce competitor with a will to dominate. She wears these contradictions with absolute ease. Taking to the field as a marquee player for the Brisbane Lions she will be unmissable: her height, her strength, and her trademark long braids that whip and whirl as she powers across the green. Sabrina Frederick-Traub is one of the new breed of heroes who will be born out of the NAB AFL Women’s Competition.
In your Folio
Form pairs and discuss the following questions, noting the key points of discussion: What are some things that you noticed about Sabrina’s identity? What did you see in the clip that could have shaped her identity?
Wordcloud: What are some key aspects of someone’s identity?
In Pairs Write in your Folio
In pairs: Pick one; explore and explain – how could the stereotypes surrounding this have an impact on a person’s mental health and identity? (E.g. impact of gender stereotypes)
End of lesson reflection (5 minutes) A stereotype that could influence my own identity is... I could begin to change this by…