Professionals who work in teaching can be at the front line when a young person could be developing a mental illness, and can influence the attitudes of those they teach. One of the biggest barriers to recovery from mental illness is stigma and discrimination. Rethink’s research and findings suggest that social contact is one of the factors most likely to promote more favourable attitudes and reactions. This is why, any training programme developed and delivered by Rethink aims to include people with direct experience of mental illness, a carer or family member to ensure that their voices are heard. However, we also know that the inclusion of people with direct experience and carers can prove logistically difficult. This resource enables you to include personal experience and will help you to break down the stigma that often surrounds mental illness and
Key features of the DVD are:
- Clips featuring people who have experienced mental health problems, their carers or family members talking about their experiences
- includes a contribution by Graham, a senior teacher who has experienced mental illness
- contains 35 minutes of extras, divided into sections by 'key themes' providing information on topics such as dual diagnosis and employment
Contains linked PDF resources with additional information on
- PSHE Examples
- Supporting Induction NQTs
- QTS Standards Guidance
- Good Practise Examples
- Healthy Schools Information
- Tackling Bullying
- About Self Harm
- Young Carers
Key feature of the resource pack is the CD Rom which is in the pack includes topics such as:
- How Do I Know When to Worry?
- Signposting - Who Else Can Help
The DVD can be integrated into internal training programmes, be used to develop new training around health issues or be used as part of an induction process. Clips can be used in the classroom to develop lessons on mental health.
"The materials contained in this DVD may add to your knowledge, help you reflect on some past experiences and perhaps even challenge some of your views and opinions of people with mental health problems." Paul Corry, Director of Public Affairs. Rethink.
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