Section outline

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    • Module 1 -
      The Stigma of Mental Illness

    • Activity 1.1 - Defining Stigma
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      Activity 1.2 - Stigma: Myths & Realities
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      Activity 1.3 - Digital Storytelling

                Aaron - Cutting Through Confusion

        

       

                Danielle - My Crazy Mother's Daughter 

         

        

                Stella - Something in My Brain Broke  

          

       

                Michael - Laughing My Way Back to Sanity

         


    • If you're interested in exploring this module further,
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      Module 2 -
      Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness

    • Activity 2.1 - Teenage Brain
    •           Teenage Brain 

        

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      Activity 2.2 - Mental Health and Mental Illness
    • Activity 2.3 - Language Matters
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      If you're interested in exploring this module further,
      more activities and resources are online at:
       
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      Module 3 -
      Information on Specific Mental Illnesses

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      Activity 3.1 & 3.2 - Mental Illness / Mental Disorders
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      Activity 3.3 - Understanding Common Mental Disorders Found in Teenagers

               Ellie's Depression

       

       

               Dylan's Panic Disorder 

        

       

               Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)  

       

       

               Social Anxiety Disorder  

       

       

               Jack & Jill Have ADHD  

       

       

               Teen ADHD  

       

       

               Tom Has Separation Anxiety Disorder  

       

       

       

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      Module 4 -
      Experiences of Mental Illness and the Importance of Family Communication

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      Activity 4.1 - Video Discussion Sheet

               First Person Experience: Stella

       

       

               First Person Experience: Laura 

        

       

               First Person Experience: Luke  

       

       

               First Person Experience: Amy  

       

       

               Jack & First Person Experience: Connor  

       

       

               First Person Experience: Caet  

       

       

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      Activity 4.2 - Teens & Parents
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      Module 5 -
      Seeking Help and Finding Support

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      Module 6 -
      The Importance of Positive Mental Health

    • How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal

      (a TED talk video - 14:28)

    • Box Breathing - How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL

      The U.S. Navy's special operations force (the Navy SEALs) are experts in hi-stress activities, To prepare for and handle extreme stress they rely on a powerful and simple technique called box breathing. Once you've tried the basics shown below, you could read this short article about their box breathing and explore the links presented there.

      Box Breathing Instructions

      Box Breathing can help your heart rate return to normal, which helps you to relax. Here’s how you do it:

      If possible, sit and close your eyes. If not, just focus on your breathing.

      Step 1: Inhale your breath (preferably through your nose) for 4 seconds.

      Step 2: Hold your breath for 4 seconds. You’re not trying to deprive yourself of air; you’re just giving the air a few seconds to fill your lungs.

      Step 3: Exhale slowly through your mouth for 4 seconds.

      Step 4: Pause for 4 seconds (without speaking) before breathing again.

      Breathe with the rhythm of the animation below.


      Repeat this process as many times as you can. Even 30 seconds of box breathing will help you feel more relaxed and in control.



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