Keep it real (Myth or Fact)
Treatment is the same for everyone (including coping skills)
Myth: Every individual is different. Focus of treatment should focus on the individual and their needs. Coping skills are not the same for everyone.
Artist: Taylor Swift
Song: We are Never Ever Getting Back Together
We are never ever, ever ___ ___ ___
We are never ever, ever __ ____ ___
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me.
But we are never, ever, ever __ ___ ___
We are never ever, ever getting back together
We are never ever, ever getting back together.
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me.
But we are never, ever, ever getting back together.
What are ways we can work to break the stigma around mental illness/ mental health?
Talk about it, educate others, post about it on social media (resources, information, ways to get help)
Name 3 people you can go to for support
Voice your answer
Mental Illness cannot be treated
Myth: Research has shown that people with a mental illness can get better and may recover completely with the support of therapy and alternative treatments. Mental health goes up and down over the course of your life.
Artist: Justin Bieber
Song: Intentions
Picture perfect, you don't need __ __.
Gorgeous, make'em drop dead, you a killer
Shower you with all __ ___
Yeah, these are __ ___ ___
Picture perfect, you don't need no filter.
Gorgeous, make'em drop dead, you a killer
Shower you will all my attention
Yeah, these are my only intentions.
What are some things you are allowed to say to your therapist?
I disagree, You let me down, I feel misunderstood, I don't want to talk about that, I'm not ready to share that yet, Can we talk about something else?, something you said is bothering me and I would like to address that, etc.
What are two supportive statements you can say to someone when they are struggling?
I am happy to listen if you want to talk, I am listening, I would also feel_ if that happened to me.
Having a mental illness is rare
Myth: About 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 children will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
**In 50% of adults who have a mental health issue, the first signs showed up before age 14.
Artist: TLC
Song: "No Scrubs"
No, I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy __ ___ ___ __ ___ __ ___
Hangin' out the ___ ___ ___ ___ __ __ ___
__ to __ __ __
No, I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
What are reasons someone may avoid going to therapy?
Answer.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health promblem
Ex. Listen to them, don't judge, encourage them to seek help, show them you care.
If serious: tell someone, ask for help
Mental health problems are a sign of weakness
Myth: If you need help with a mental disorder, then you are NOT weak. Many factor are involved in mental health. It has nothing to do with strength or weakness.
Artist: 24KGold
Song: Mood
Why you always in a mood?
F'n 'round, __ __ __
I ain't tryin to tell __ __ __
But try to play __ ___
Baby, I ain't __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ view, yeah
Why you always in a mood?
F'n 'round, actin brand new
I ain't tryin tell you what to do
But try to play it cool
Baby, I ain't playing by your rules
Everything look better with a view, yeah
What are 3 steps you can take to improve your mental health?
Ex. Go to therapy, do your research, be intentional about working towards goals, medication, etc.
Name 3 things that are currently in your control
Name 3 things that are currently out of your control
In Control: My feelings, routine, how I react, etc.
Out of control: Others feelings, daily surprise challenges, etc.
Mental illness can be the result of many factors including:
1. Genes and brain chemistry
2. An individual's life experience
3. Family History
FACT
Artist: Luke Combs
Song: Beautiful Crazy
Beautiful, crazy, she can't __ __ __ __
The way that she dances __ ___ __ __ __
and wears her ___ __ her sleeve
Yeah, she's ___, but her __ __ ___ __
Beautiful, crazy, she can't help but amaze me
The way that she dances aint afraid to take chances
and wears her heart on her sleeve
Yeah, she's crazy, but her crazy is beautiful to me
Name 5 reasons people go to therapy
1. Address mental health needs
2. Process grief and loss
3. Work towards healing trauma
4. Access support during a life transition
5. Interest in self-awareness and growth
Etc.
What would you like others to know about living with a mental illness
Ex. It is tough but it can get better.