The Facts
Stigma Hurts!
Double Jeopardy!!
100
What percentage of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness at some point in their life?
20 %
100
True or false - stigma is one of the biggest barriers for a person with a mental illness to seeking help.
True
100
If you are at Notre Dame, and you feel you have concerns about your thoughts, feelings or behaviours, who can you talk to?
Chris and Chloe
200
Which type of mental illness is the most common?
Anxiety Disorders
200
What is stigma?
When someone who is different is viewed, and treated in a negative way
200
Who else can you call for help outside of Notre Dame?
Kids Help Phone COAST ----- 50 bonus points to tell me what COAST Stands for
300
True or False - Mental Illness has several contributing factors...
True. *** 50 bonus points for each contributing factor you can name!
300
What is one of the common myths about people living with a mental illness that has come to be because of stigma?
The idea that people living with mental illness are dangerous
400
Name 2 types of mental illnesses
Anxiety Disorders Mood Disorders Schizophrenia Eating Disorders
400
Name one of the reasons for stigma and give an example
1. Stereotypes - movies talk about killers who are "psycho" - news coverage on mental illness only when it is bad or violent 2. Language - casual use of the term "lunatic" or "crazy" and jokes about mental illness
500
What are the 3 main things that mental illness affects in a person's life?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviours
500
How can you help end stigma?
-education -watching your words -stand up for someone who is being stigmatized
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