Those in mental health fields see the stigmatisation of mental
illness as one of the key reasons that many people do not seek
professional help when they are experiencing mental health
difficulties.
This section of the website explores the issue of
destigmatisation and how teachers can address stigma through
classroom activities.
Follow the links below for more information and ideas for lesson
activities.
Destigmatising mental health - the facts
Fact sheet
This fact sheet presents some facts about the nature of mental
illness amongst young people as well as some ideas on how to reduce
stigma in your school community.
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Developing mental health literacy skills
Lesson activity
This activity is from the Heads Up: Skills for Life resource and
supports students to develop skills in using the Internet as a
source of information for seeking help.
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Mental wellness as a continuum
Lesson activities
This section outlines an introductory activity that can be used
to explore the dynamic nature of mental wellness. The activity
includes powerpoint slides and cards that can be printed off to be
used for a continuum activity.
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Mental health is not a dirty word
Blog post
We here at the Teachers Network think that its about time we had
a bit more of a conversation about what mental
health actually is. Check out this blog post and join the
discussion.
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Mental health myth busters
Lesson activity
This activity explores some of the common myths or negative
perceptions held by some in the community about people who are
experiencing mental health difficulties. This is one of the
activities from the Heads Up: Skills for
Life resource.
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