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Annie
My friends and I are in charge of organizing a mental health and eating disorders awareness week at our high school. We are trying to come up with ideas to get students interested and educated on the stuff we're focusing on (EDs, self harm, suicide, self-esteem, etc.)
Do you have any suggestions? We are going to have things like petitions and a No-Diet Day, as well as information on resources, but I'm looking for interactive ways to get the school engaged. Thanks!
Answer
I would have available on display, the definitions of what is depression? What is ED's? Etc. Also get questionnaires that say, for example, do I have depression? Its great that you will have resources too. But let people know, maybe by percentage wise. How many people do suffer from mental Illness and that they are not alone. That mental illness doesn't
discriminate. It can happen at any age. That it also can be hereditary. Mention that fact that name calling does hurt.
And sometimes the people who are made fun of, it can have a long term negative effect. Let people know that if they think someone may hurt themselfs or threaten suicide that it is OK to go to a peer. Maybe they may not think the person is serious, or maybe its a cry for help. Teach that we all need to get involved. That Mental Illness is real. And to the suffer it can be very devastating. That it is OK, to seek help. That seeking help is not a failure, but a step in the right direction.
I would have available on display, the definitions of what is depression? What is ED's? Etc. Also get questionnaires that say, for example, do I have depression? Its great that you will have resources too. But let people know, maybe by percentage wise. How many people do suffer from mental Illness and that they are not alone. That mental illness doesn't
discriminate. It can happen at any age. That it also can be hereditary. Mention that fact that name calling does hurt.
And sometimes the people who are made fun of, it can have a long term negative effect. Let people know that if they think someone may hurt themselfs or threaten suicide that it is OK to go to a peer. Maybe they may not think the person is serious, or maybe its a cry for help. Teach that we all need to get involved. That Mental Illness is real. And to the suffer it can be very devastating. That it is OK, to seek help. That seeking help is not a failure, but a step in the right direction.
What is a good song for a Mental-Health Awareness Video?
Momo
I'm preparing a video that will be shown at my school's mental health awareness week, however I'm having a difficult time deciding on a song to play in the background.
It's going to be a picture montage with random facts about depression, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and more...
I was thinking of using Imagine by John Lennon.
Would that work?
Or do any of you know a better song?
Answer
The instrumental version of "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve would be fine.
The instrumental version of "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve would be fine.
What can I do personally to help increase awareness about mental health issues?
Daniel
I've asked this question before but would like new ideas. Any ideas are welcome! Thanks a lot!
Answer
Showing a documentary on mental health to people.
This gives them a incite on peoples lives who suffer from mental illnesses.
Apart from this its the only idea I have, which you won't have heard.
Showing a documentary on mental health to people.
This gives them a incite on peoples lives who suffer from mental illnesses.
Apart from this its the only idea I have, which you won't have heard.
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