October 8th - Where can we all go from here?
For those who do not know, it is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)!
As such, we have a few things lined up during this week in order to honour this observance. Feel free to join in, if you can! - We encourage everyone to share and strive to learn about mental illnesses during this time.
Today's focus is Where can we all go from here?
So far this week we have introduced mental illness and the stigmas associated it. Now let's make an action plan on how to approach mental illness and the stigmas.
Today's Activities:
Discussion: Eating Disorders led by @221Skye and @Rocketsmom
Location: Guided Discussion Room (teen side)
Time: 6pm EDT
Discussion: Bipolar led by @ItsLee and @StandForFreedom
Location: Guided Discussion Room (teen side)
Time: 8pm EDT
Discussion: Stigma and Mental Health led by @221Skye and @NewRomantic677
Location: Guided Discussion Room (teen side)
Time: 4pm EDT
Discussion: Supporting Others with Mental Illness led by @Alicattt
Location: Guided Discussion Room (adult side)
Time: 4pm EDT
Discussion: Reaching Out for Help led by @Kallie112358
Location: Guided Discussion Room (adult side)
Time: 5:15pm EDT
Competition: Self-Care Photography Contest
Information: Submit something that shows or represents what you do for self-care or your self-care achievements for this contest.
Feed Activity: I suffer from…, but...
Information: Let us know who you are and what you go through! Hashtags: #StigmaFree #MIAW
Feed Activity: One thing I want people to know about mental illness is…
Information: Let us know what youd like others to know about mental illness! Hashtags: #OneThing #StigmaFree #MIAW
Feed Activity: If the world were stigma-free regarding mental health, …
Information: Share what a stigma-free environment would mean to you! Hashtags: #StigmaFree #MIAW
Hope you enjoy the day and are able to join in!
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I had no idea all of this was going on...awesome! I'll do my best to make it to some discussions. :)