Stigma
What is Stigma?
“Stigma refers to a cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate the general public to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against people with mental illnesses. Stigma is not just a matter of using the wrong word or action. Stigma is about disrespect. It is the use of negative labels to identify a person living with mental illness. Stigma is a barrier. Fear of stigma and the resulting discrimination discourages individuals and their families from getting the help they need.”
Why is it important to set boundaries?
They are important because they indicate what someone will and will not hold themselves responsible for.
They help us communicate our limits.
What is self-esteem?
How we feel about ourselves.
Name an example of a stressful situation.
Answers will vary.
Why is it important to use positive self-talk?
To change the way we see things and attract positive outcomes.
The statement “All people with mental illness are dangerous.” is an example of a what?
Stereotype
Can boundaries be both emotional and physical?
Yes!
How can you improve your self-esteem?
What is neglect?
(v) fail to care for properly. (n) the state or fact of being uncared for.
What is another name for self-talk?
Another name is inner voice or inner critic.
True or false, People with mental illness are generally shy and quiet?
False
What is an example of a boundary?
Asking someone NOT to read your journal to respect your privacy.
Use the word self-esteem in a sentence.
What can you do when you feel stressed?
Get some sleep, ask for help, go for a walk, watch a movie.
How can we stop negative self talk?
Be aware of how you are talking to yourself (are you being positive or negative?)
Ask yourself “Is it true?”
Put your thoughts in perspective (So what?)
Ask yourself what is a more helpful thought?
What is an example of discrimination?
“unfavourable treatment based on prejudice” Discrimination is the behaviour that results: “I don’t want people with mental illness around me; therefore, I discriminate against them by not hiring them, not being friends with them, etc.”
Name one of the 4 steps for establishing healthy boundaries.
Define, communicate, stay simple, Set consequences.
True or false, Over 70% of girls age 15 to 17 avoid normal daily activities, such as attending school, when they feel bad about their looks.
What is Blue Monday?
Blue Monday is the third Monday in January and is said to be the saddest day of the year.
What is an example of negative self-talk?
I suck at this, I'm doing a terrible job, things are never going to get better etc.
What is prejudice?
Prejudice is agreeing with the stereotypes.
Use the word impact in a sentence.
That movie had a significant impact on me.
__ in 10 girls believe that they are not good enough or don’t measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school and relationships with friends and family members.
What is an example of an unhealthy coping mechanism?
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, violence.
True or false, our self-talk is often negative?
True!