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Rowan university october 25, 2017 - powerpoint
1. Movies for Mental Health
Rowan University
October 25, 2017
@artwithimpact
#Movies4MentalHealth
2. Here’s the Plan
I. Quick introduction
II. Set the stage together
III. Watch short films & discuss them
IV. Make it personal with our panel
3. Brought to you by
• Monthly short film
competition
• Campus workshops
• Global community
(blog, IG, Twitter, FB)
4. Heads Up
• Mental health is personal - YOU are the
expert of your own experience.
• This is a public space - not therapy.
• We’re here for connection, questions and
creating change!
• Films might trigger emotions - that’s OK!
• Please ask for help if you need support.
5. Some movies that show mental illness:
A Beautiful Mind
Silence of the Lambs
Girl, Interrupted
Gone Girl
Silver Linings Playbook
Shutter Island
Fight Club
Clean Shaven
Split
Donnie Darko
As Good as it Gets
What About Bob
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
Rainman
Orange is the New Black
13 Reasons Why
6. Characters with mental illness are portrayed as:
Unstable
Recalcatrint
Resistant
Lonely
Angry
Violent
Thoughtful
9. What is mental illness?
Inability to cope
Sickness of the mind
Uncontrollable thoughts or behaviors that affect your everday life
Distress
Hard
Different thought process
Chemical imbalance
In terms of physical illness
Could be treatable
Doesn’t discriminate - can affect anyone
10. What is mental wellness?
Executive function - being able to do what you want or need to do
Self care
Therapy
Coping skills
Ability to be selfish
Constant self improvement
Being comfortable with yourself
Satisfaction of mind
Mindfulness
Reaching out for help
Meditating
Sleep
Exercise
Setting boundaries
Healty diet
Can have a MI and be actively seeking to heal
Spectrum of illness to wellness
16. What did you think? What did you feel?
Very well done, connected with
people around me
It’s a perspective not from someone
who’s extremely underweight -
anyone can have an ED and not be
extremely underweight
Positive reinforcement can make it
worse
Liked the “boring is better” message
Losing / gaining weight = chaos,
attention, addicting. Healthy feels
better internally even though life isn’t
as “fun”
People w/o EDs might not encounter
or understand, important to speak
honestly about it, people to listen
Very powerful, relatable
Sad and proud - sad b/c ED affected
me and other people, proud that she
could overcome it and share her
story (powerful for people who have
and haven’t dealt with it)
Heartbreaking, good to see from the
other side
18. In groups of three
• What did you think?
• What did you feel?
• What have you learned?
19. What did you think… feel… learn?
First battle is within
yourself
Things would be eaiser
if communities were
more aware
The history is so
important - the stigma
doesn’t come from the
individuals, but from the
marginalization and
mistreatment of the
culture
One idea was infuriating
- the idea that MI isn’t
really a “thing”
WHY does it have to be
that way? How do you
change that?
Frustrated - reminded
me of growing up in a
Christian household
Compassion
It’s not just the Black
community that
experiences stigma
20. The Chair
By Kat Roman and Sean Sonnenburg
AWI Winner, August 2017
21. Large group
• What did you think?
• What did you feel?
• What have you learned?
22. What did you think… feel… learn?
Felt good at first to see
her destroy the chair,
but she didn’t seem
satisfied
Don’t understand why
she smashed the
chair. Why not just
leave. Don’t get the
mind control
Not always physical
abuse
There are a lot of reasons
why someone might
not be able to just
leave
You can get past
something, but it
can still have an
impact in your life
There are a lot of
other things that
follow you
Sense of relief when she
destroyed the chair,
symbol of abuse
Felt scared for her - what
will he do when he
finds out that she broke
the chair
24. Meet the Panel
• Brittany Wehner - Rowan University Student
• Jeraca Marsh - Rowan University Student
• Jillian Threadgill, PsyD, LCSW - Clinical
Coordinator for Rowan University CAPS
• Jennifer Perry, PsyD - Psychologist at Rowan
University CAPS
• Sapphire Henry - Sexual Violence Prevention
Specialist, SERV
• Nicole K Moore, LCSW - Therapist at Glassboro
Behavioral Wellness Center: Inspira Health Network
25. AWI Ambassadors
• You’re invited! Continue the conversation, be
a leader!
• Join the AWI Ambassadors FB group and
connect with students across North America:
www.facebook.com/groups/awiambassadors/
• Blog, be a juror for the film competition, run
campaigns, and much more!
26. Thank you for coming!
Contact us:
– info@artwithimpact.org
–Follow us!
–Submit a film!
https://www.artwithimpact.org/films/submit-a-film/
Notes de l'éditeur
SLIDE 2: WELCOME
Welcome and introduce myself; Encourage people to come closer
SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and document this event - we’d love to see your thoughts and reactions!
We will be taking photos (introduce volunteers if present), if you would prefer not to have your face in photos please inform us after the event.
EVALUATIONS: Also please make sure you fill out the pre-survey and turn it in (volunteer collecting them). At the end we will have a post-survey. It is really important to AWI and Mount St. Joseph to hear about how you experienced this workshop, so please complete the post-survey. If you need to leave early, that is okay, just make sure to give yourself a few extra minutes to stop by the table and complete the survey on your way out.
SLIDE 3: REVIEW AGENDA
Brief summary of AWI
Set the stage together, how many of us on a daily basis talk about mental health with our friends/family? Most of us don’t. So setting the stage together means that as a group we’ll have a discussion about what it means to talk about mental health and beginning to build a shared language and understanding of the topic.
Four short films from our library that we will watch and discuss together
Make it personal with a panel of students who will share with you their experiences and campus and community representatives to connect you with resources that are available to you. You will have an opportunity to ask them questions that you might have about mental health and getting support.
So you’ll be doing most of the talking today!
SLIDE 4: WHO IS AWI?
Organization dedicated to reducing the stigma of mental illness with young people.
Believe that art changes lives and we work with young people in regions throughout North America to promote mental wellness and create spaces for young people to learn and connect through art and media.
Every month we host a short film competition where filmmakers anywhere in the world can submit a film on the topic of mental health, these are juried and monthly winners receive $1,000 cash prize and are placed in our online film collection. Take these winning films and facilitate discussions in our postsecondary Movies for Mental Health program
Also as part of a larger global community, we release blogs and post to social media on art and mental health topics.
Our work is maintained and supported by an array of private and public funders, our workshop today is made possible by the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation and (university name). Very special shout out to (organizers) and their team for making this possible!
SLIDE 5: HEADS UP
Before we get started, I do want to make sure we acknowledge a couple things, because as was noted earlier, most of us in our daily lives are not talking about mental health. As a society we don’t tend to talk about issues related to mental health so sometimes we don’t know HOW to talk about these topics. Sometimes it’s hard to have words that accurately state what we’re feeling or to feel comfortable stating what we are feeling or have experienced.
So first I just want to acknowledge that you are the expert of your own experience. Mental health is personal and our experiences are different, we all come from different backgrounds and cultures – YOU know yourself better than anyone else and as a college student, you each have unique experiences and pressures even though you are on the same campus. So as we engage in discussion and reflect on the films, we want to try to keep in mind that somebody might have an experience that is different than yours and that is not only okay, but is to be expected because our stories are unique. And so I invite you all to challenge yourselves to help me and help each other create a space where people can share their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgement.
As we are sharing and discussing, we also have to keep in mind that this is a public space and there are a lot of people in the room. So while we are committed to hearing each other, there isn’t enough time to hear all of the details of everyone's thoughts and experiences and there is no guaranteed confidentially in this space. So I really want everyone to be mindful of the space that we are in as we have this conversation. And the great thing about this workshop is that the conversation doesn’t have to end here. Today we can begin to build connections, ask questions, find support so that the conversation can continue whether for you that is in a confidential space as an individual in therapy or maybe it is as a group in your resident hall or among your friends. As I mentioned previously, all of our winning films are online and we recently added viewing guides to support you if you are watching alone or with friends!
Lastly, I want to acknowledge that some of the films might be triggering, meaning they might elicit an emotional reaction. The films are very powerful, many of the films are reflective of the filmmakers actual experiences with mental illness, and so it’s completely normal to feel uncomfortable. Remember, we don’t often talk about this subject, so to talk about something you don’t normally talk about can be uncomfortable, and that’s a normal response. But if you are feeling overwhelmed, please take the time you need to re-group and be present. We have counselors in the room today that are here to help you if you need to step out (say names of counselors, have them raise their hands in the audience). And I encourage everyone to take note of how you’re feeling and investigate that and nurture that after the workshop because that’s another way of keeping the conversation going and reducing stigma within ourselves, and we will have an opportunity to talk more about stigma and how that shows up a little bit later.
With that in mind, let’s get started!
SLIDE 6: MOVIES
What movies show mental illness or deal with mental illness?
What movies or even television shows have you seen that were either about mental illness or a character had a mental illness?
MOVIES
Split (Dissociative Identity)
Little Miss Sunshine (Depression)
Black Swan (Schizophrenia/Eating)
American Psycho (Borderline)
Silver Linings Playbook (Bipolar Disorder, OCD)
Girl, Interrupted (Borderline)
As Good As It Gets (OCD)
A Beautiful Mind (Schizophrenia)
Jacob’s Ladder (PTSD)
It’s A Wonderful Life (Depression)
Me, Myself, & Irene (Dissociative Identity)
TV SHOWS
13 Reasons Why (Depression/Suicide)
Legion (Schizophrenia)
Empire (Bipolar Disorder)
Big Bang Theory (OCD)
Monk (OCD)
SLIDE 7: REPRESENTATION
Think about the characters in the films you shared, what are some adjectives you’d use to describe those characters, how have the characters been portrayed?
We see a lot of extremes here, ie. Really special, genius, gifted or really problematic, dangerous, violent, unpredictable.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 5 of us, 20% of us will have a diagnosable mental illness this year. 42.5 million Americans have a mental illness. Consider how these labels and how mental illness is portrayed in the media influence us. How do they make us feel about ourselves? About the people around us?
These umbrella slides are quick! Mental health can include many aspects of life. Like physical health, we all have mental health, and things within and outside of ourselves can affect our mental health.
Other things can be part of our mental health, but are also part of other things, like spirituality, physical health and family and friends (support). Closing thought - this is how AWI conceptualizes mental health. You don’t have to hold it this way, but it can be a good starting point for conversation.
SLIDE 9: MENTAL ILLNESS
Let’s work together to craft a definition of mental illness according to our own thoughts.
For us in this room at this workshop we don’t need clinical definitions or wikipedia definitions. This is about how do we as individuals and as a group define it and important to our definition is also what it feels like for us.
So what is mental illness to you? How would you define it?
SLIDE 10: MENTAL WELLNESS
Now that we have defined mental illness, what is mental wellness?
What are some mental wellness practices? How does mental wellness relate to mental illness? Can you have a mental illness and still be mentally well?
Helping think about themselves as more than a disease.
5 in 5 of us have mental health, it is a universal experience, that influences all aspects of our lives, and whether we have a diagnosable mental illness or not, our mental health is something we can agree we need to be aware of, nourish, take care of, and understand.
SLIDE 11: FINE
The first film we are going to watch is called Fine. It is our January 2017 competition winner.
The filmmaker, Saida, is a professional motion graphic designer and illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. She was studying accounting in university when she took online tutorials for graphic designs and after a year of self-teaching started illustrating for the university newspaper. After winning a best illustration contributor award she left business school to study at the Vancouver Film School.
Saida believes that images are the most powerful tool for transformation and impact. So as we watch Fine, be thinking about what she is trying to address with this film.
(Show Film)
What do you think this film is attempting to address?
SLIDE 12: WHAT IS STIGMA?
What the film is addressing is stigma. We know stigma exists and we talk a lot about it in relation to mental illness, but how would you really define it? Let’s discuss for a moment what is stigma to us?
How is stigma different from stereotype? Is stigma ever positive? Is stigma ever true? Does stigma only apply to mental illness? Are there other examples of areas we might experience stigma? (e.g. medical conditions, identity, sexual preferences etc.)
Unlike stereotypes which can be negative or sometimes positive, stigma is always negative. Stigma is also false always false.
Yet, stigma is easily internalized, which means that it is easy for us to start to believe the messages, thoughts, and feelings that are projected onto us by stigma.
Stigma can be experienced in a number of ways, and not solely related to mental illness…
SLIDE 13: HOW DOES STIGMA FEEL?
Knowing that this is something we have all experienced in some shape or form, how does stigma feel?
Stigma has a huge impact on our lives and experiences. Stigma makes us feel bad about ourselves. Stigma defines someone as only one aspect of who we are. Stigma creates a barrier to our ability access support and resources. Stigma creates barriers to understanding. So talking about mental illness and listening to each other with compassion is an incredibly powerful way to battle stigma.
So, on that note, let’s watch another film!
SLIDE 14: THREE
Three is our June 2015 competition winner. The filmmaker, Karen, was a senior at the University of Michigan studying English and psychology when she created the film. The story is largely personal, stemming from her childhood growing up with a mother living with OCD and her own struggles with depression and anxiety.
As you watch the film I encourage you all to be aware of how the film makes you feel and what the film makes you think. What we feel and what we think are not always the same or in alignment, and our feelings and our thoughts communicate really important messages to us. So try to be aware of them as you watch the film, if you want to jot down notes to yourself, you are more than welcome. We’ll break into groups afterwards to discuss.
(Show Film)
SLIDE 15: GROUPS OF TWO
Invite audience to divide into groups of three or four, allow 5 minutes for discussion before coming back together.
Turn to your neighbour and discuss what did you think and what did you feel? We will come back together in a few minutes to share and discuss together.
SLIDE 16: GROUP SHARE
Can provide an example of a thought and/or feeling to get the group started.
(Live document responses, paraphrasing and summarizing.)
SLIDE 17: HANGING
This film is our most recent competition winner. The filmmaker, Nick, attempted suicide in college in 2014 and was inspired to create the film as he decided to turn his dark times into things that can help someone else. He wanted to help people understand what being suicidal might feel like. It’s all hand draw animation, he took over 6,000 pictures to make the film. People reach out to tell him that his film stopped them from going through with suicide.
Again, as you watch, be aware of how you feel and what you think, and we will discuss after.
SLIDE 18: GROUPS OF THREE
Invite audience to divide into groups of three or four, allow 5 minutes for discussion before coming back together.
This time I also want you to think about and discuss what have you learned? What have you learned about yourself? About suicide? About mental illness? About stigma?
SLIDE 19: GROUP SHARE
Live document responses, paraphrasing and summarizing
SLIDE 20: THE BLIND STIGMA
Our final film is our May 2015 competition winner. The filmmaker, Stacy-Ann, is from Toronto but she moved to pursue acting and found herself confronted with severe depression and anxiety for the first time. In 2013 she launched her own production company. The Blind Stigma is the first documentary that she has filmed, directed, and produced which discusses mental health within the Black community.
SLIDE 21: LARGE GROUP
For the final film we are just going to share together.
SLIDE 22: GROUP SHARE
Transition directly into large group responses, no small group discussions
SLIDE 23: WHAT CAN I DO?
Thank you all for participating in discussion. After having these conversations and processing new and/or complicated information we can feel a little lost. You might be feeling like you should talk with someone about your own feelings. Or maybe you are still feeling disconnected or worried that others might not understand what you or someone you know is going through.
So we want to provide concrete and personal opportunities to engage and continue this discussion. We are fortunate enough to have students here to share their stories, experts from your campus, and mental health professionals/ resources in your community here today to inform you of ways you can support your mental health, and those around you.
In addition, after the panel, I will tell you all about ways you can engage with Art With Impact just before we close out.
SLIDE 24: PANEL
At this time I invite our panelists to come up.
Moderate the Panel
Q&A
Invite students to ask questions to panelists while monitoring time. Possible questions:
Was there anyone you received support from that you were surprised by or initially nervous about sharing your mental health concerns?
How do you manage your symptoms in your day-to-day life now?
What is something great about your life today as a result of you seeking help and taking care of yourself?
Who might benefit from coming to counseling?
What would you say to someone who is nervous about coming to counseling because they think their counselor might not understand their identity or experiences?
Do you provide psychiatric services? What is the process for someone who believes they might need medication?
Encourage students to view booths or resource tables before leaving. Close out the panel and give (or have volunteer hand-out) panelist thank you gifts.
SLIDE 25: AMBASSADORS
Before you all leave, us I want to invite you all to continue the conversation in one more way. AWI exists to create a community of students, artists, advocates, who want to have these conversations...if you’re interested in staying in touch with us and becoming a part of a larger community of students across N. America who believe in the power of art to subvert stigma, we have fliers on the table and a sign-up list here if you’re interested in learning more. You can also join our FB group just type in AWI Ambassadors in the search menu.
We are also collecting Impact Videos! So if you were impacted by participating in the workshop and have a few minutes to spare. I (or volunteer) will be recording just short 1 minute clips of your reactions to the workshop!
SLIDE 26: THANK YOU, KEEP IN TOUCH
You are also welcome to contact us with feedback, comments, or questions. I have business cards on the table if you would like to contact me directly.
Follow us on social media @artwithimpact
And we encourage you to submit a film to our monthly competition!
I’ll be here after if you have any questions for me specifically or again if you would like to make an impact video!
Thank you all for being a part of this workshop, I hope that you left with more than you came.