Stigma Associated with Mental Health
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Please join us in our efforts to raise awareness surrounding mental health & stigma.
Social stigma is what most people think of when they think of stigma. In general, social stigma refers to supporting stereotypes about individuals with a mental illness.
Commonly heard phrases and stereotypes:
You are just sad.
Snap out of it
Smile more
It's just a bad day, you will get over it
Dont feel sorry for yourself all the time.
1. What causes stigma?
🔺Lack of knowledge and awareness
🔺Media
🔺Societal pressures
🔺Misinformation
🔺Fear of the unknown
🔺Economic instability
🔺Use of unsupportive language towards people with mental health conditions
2. Effects of Stigma
🔺Lack of support
🔺Impairs the ability to seek treatment
🔺Low self-esteem
🔺Shame and guilt
🔺 Isolation
3. Strategies for Coping with a Mental Illness
Practice self-care |Use positive affirmations |Read stories about others, it will help you know that you are not alone| Learn more about ways to fight stigma.
4. How to support family, friends or someone you know is living with a mental illness?
What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation. – Glenn Close.
Watch this clip and answer the following questions!
1. What are some other stereotypes related to mental health?
2. What are some barriers people face today with access to treatment and support?
3. What healing words would you use for a person suffering emotionally?
4. How do you feel about the information shared in the video?
5.What is your take away message from this discussion?
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