Starting off with Dr Hutchinson’s succinct video that clearly explains that a person is more than their condition, and that for people who do develop mental health conditions, “it didn’t happen in a vacuum”, and that our mental health can be as a result of our past experiences as well.
Hanif Benjamin- stigma towards mental illness
This may be a good opening into what mental health is for those who don’t know. It’s a simple, well-expressed explanation that makes it easy for people to understand what is mental health, and mental illness.
Nicholas Voisin- What is trauma
Because trauma is something that affects so much of our country, that can affect your ability to function at work, and because so many people are still unaware as to what PTSD is, it may be a really good idea to educate people on what is trauma, and what is post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hanif Benjamin- Why we need to process trauma
Explaining to people why it’s important to process and acknowledge and deal with trauma instead of pushing it down and trying to “toughen up” and continuing to live with it.
Nicholas Voisin- Advice for overcoming trauma
To break up the heaviness of the content, some advice and encouragement for overcoming trauma.
Andy Himself- Stigma towards depression
This is a personal anecdote from someone who has experienced depression, so that we have a mixture of content from both professionals and persons who are speaking from personal experience. This video addresses the stigma that people who are successful can’t suffer from depression.
Upward Counseling- How to help someone with depression
For anyone present that knows someone who has depression. Not knowing how to help someone can lead us to making the situation worse sometimes, even with the best of intentions.
Upward Counseling- How to Cope with depression
For anyone present that may be struggling with depression, a few pointers for overcoming depression that they may not have known.
Marlon- depression in men
Mental health in men is something we should specifically address, as men tend to be less inclined to reach out for help and to open up about feelings of depression and suicide. The suicide rate is higher for men than for women, and, so, it may be a good idea to specifically address the topic of mental health in men.
Dr. Hutchinson- Reaching out for help is a sign of strength
Addresses the stigma that asking someone for help, going to therapy, or needing help in general for your mental health are things to be embarrassed about.
Amalgamation video
To try to end on a note of hope, as these topics can be heavy.