Let's Talk About Mental Health Stigma
Join the conversation about mental health stigma, its impact, and how to challenge it. Discover insights and activities to promote awareness and support for mental health. Let's work together to break the silence and end the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Bell Lets Talk Starting a Conversation
Welcome Ground rules: Respect the privacy of those here by not sharing what individuals say here outside of the group. It is okay to share the main ideas we discuss today. Listen to and respect each other s opinions and perspectives. One person talks at a time. Anything else? - - - -
What is mental health? Mental health involves finding a balance in all aspects of life including: physically mentally emotionally spiritually How do you find balance in your life? - - - -
Activity: Let s Talk True or False?
One in five Canadians will experience a form of mental illness at some point in their life. -Canadian Institute of Health Research
Stigma is . . . Negative attitudes (prejudice) + negative responses (discrimination) = stigma Stigma means thinking less of a person because of his or her condition. Stigma can make a person feel unwanted and shamed.
Stigma makes everything worse Stigma is often harder to deal with than the illness itself stops people from getting help - -
So Lets Talk Treat everyone with respect. Be warm, caring and non-judgmental. Challenge stigma when you see it. Watch your language. Learn the facts about mental health and mental illness. Help raise awareness about mental health. - - - - - -
Lets keep talking Some ideas for the next steps: Share resources and information with other individuals or groups Support a mental health organization as a volunteer or donor Learn more about mental health at www.camh.ca - - -
Thank you for being part of this conversation.
