The document provides instructions and information for a virtual panel discussion on mental health. It includes directions for participants to activate their audio and video, introduces the facilitator and panelists, and outlines the agenda which involves watching short films, group discussions, a resource panel, and a question and answer session. Participants are encouraged to engage through the chat, polls, and setting their status. The discussion focuses on mental health topics like stigma, finding balance, and supporting oneself and others. It incorporates mindfulness activities like breathing and a body scan.

1. Panelists
To activate your audio:
● Click the blue headphones
button and select “leave
audio”
● Click the same button to
‘rejoin’, and select the
“Microphone” option
Welcome, everyone!
If you are just joining us...
Mental Health Support
Make sure you are logged in
with an asterisk in front of
your name: *Rebecca Pontieri
(She/Her)
To activate your video:
Click the video icon:

2. Welcome, everyone!
Share with us in the chat…
What’s something you need to
put aside to be present here today?
If you’re connected to audio, you should hear
some music playing

3. *If joining on a mobile device,
please hold horizontally

4. meet your facilitator
Jules Plumadore (he/they)
● Peer-led mental
health & social
justice
● Ohlone Land
(Oakland, CA)
with partner &
dog, Arvo
● Music, games,
movies

5. POLL: Who’s here
today?
A Undergraduate
Student at Bay
Path University
C
B Graduate Student
at Bay Path
University
Faculty/staff at Bay
Path University
D Somebody else

6. POLL: Where in the
world are you?
Massachusetts
A
C
B Another state
Another country

7. brought to you by…
● Campus workshops
● Global community
● Short film competitions
● Short film production
grants

8. Upcoming Event
for Bay Path Students!
Screening & Q&A with
Massachusetts Filmmaker
Jason Eksuzian
https://bit.ly/m4mho-bay-path-vwi

9. land acknowledgement
We want to acknowledge as we gather that Bay Path
University is on the traditional land of the Nipmuc,
past and present.
While a land acknowledgment statement is an
important initial step and not enough, it is a
necessary decolonial practice that promotes
indigenous visibility and social justice, reminding us
that we are on settled indigenous land.
We condemn the unjust deeds done in the past and
honor with gratitude the land itself and the
indigenous people who have stewarded it throughout
the generations. We commit to continuing to work for
peace and reconciliation and to be better neighbors
and caretakers of the land we inhabit.
https://www.nipmucnation.org/

10. here’s the plan
● Setting the scene together
● Watch and discuss films, connect
our minds and bodies
● Panel of students and resources
● Evaluation (and a chance to enter
to win $25!)
● Mingle / Q&A

11. heads up
● Mental health is personal – YOU are the
expert on your own experience
● We are online - this is a public, shared
space
● We are recording this session for
internal training and evaluation purposes
● Please take care of yourself and
others however you need, including
asking for help

12. Need Support?
Access mental health support throughout this workshop.
Click Shared Notes
to link to online resources
Private Chat mental health
pros.
They are at the top and
have * next to their names
#1
#2

13. 3 Ways to Engage
We welcome your participation!
CHAT BOX: Use the Public Chat
to connect with the whole group
#1

14. POLL:
respond
to a Poll when
prompted
#2
Set Your Status by
clicking on your name
and selecting from
the drop-down menu
#3
3 Ways to Engage
We welcome your participation!

15. If you need tech support…
Look for the person whose name begins with
AWI Support and Private Chat them with any issues.

16. In Just a Few Words…
What has self-care been looking like
for you these days?
● Ice Cream
● Crying
● Morning meditation/nightly bubble
baths
● Faith, Fam, & Friends
● Exercise
● Laughing
● Gaming
● Watching my favorite show
● Walk in the woods
● Getting fresh air and sunshine
● Face wash
● Sleep
● Spending time with loved ones
● Walking in the park with my pups

17. MENTAL HEALTH

18. MENTAL HEALTH
Mental illness
Mental wellness

19. MH Across Cultures
Across different cultures and languages, people talk
about and explore mental health in multiple ways.
In just a few words, please share:
How have you experienced the
concept of "mental health" within
your own cultural communities?

20. In Just a Few Words…
How have you experienced the concept
of "mental health" within your own
cultural communities?
● It was never spoken about, very taboo
● They didn’t
● We didn’t; so happy it’s changing
● Better just to stick quiet, look put
together instead of talking about how
you are emotionally and mentally
feeling
● I think it depends on who you’re
talking to - that can change what the
concept of mental health is
● In mine, they would claim anything
related to mental health as being
“crazy”

21. What is Stigma?
A judgment or stereotype that is:
● Always negative
● Always untrue
● Can be internalized

22. The Otter
By Randy Kelly
Voices With Impact 2023
CONTENT HEADS UP
Discussion of ADHD,
Suicide, Depression, Burnout

23. A Hopeful
C
B
D
E
Sad
Angry or
Frustrated
Something Else
Overwhelmed
How are you feeling after
watching this film?

24. In Just a Few Words…
How does stigma affect the way we see
ourselves?
● It can frame who we are known as
● We think we are supposed to be a certain
way...have to be perfect. can't share our
flaws/challenges
● It can affect self-esteem and self-love since it's a
constant comparison to what people think is
"normal"
● If we aren't like others it's a problem
● feel shame and reluctant to self forgiveness
● We may try to alter ourselves to try and "fit in"
● If we don't fit into a catergory, it can be hard to
fit in
● Potentially setting unrealistic expectations for
ourselves and others

25. In Just a Few Words…
What makes it challenging to find
balance in life?
● Obligations
● Too much to do
● The pressure of college
● Allowing things to take control
● How much it costs to live, eat, take time
off, etc.
● Being able to effectively prioritize
● Negativity
● Being busy
● Making sure to prioritize what it important
for your mind and body
● Lack of tools/ support

26. Breathing
Exercise

27. A Relaxing
C
B
D
E
Invigorating or
refreshing
Meh
Stressful or uncomfortable
New
How was this breathing exercise
for you?

28. Are You Hungry?
By Rachel Rose & Belen Garcia
VWI Winner, 2023
CONTENT HEADS UP
Depiction of Abuse,
Strong Language, Brief Vomiting

29. In Just a Few Words…
What holds us back from
reaching out for help?
● Appearing weak
● Thinking what we are going through is what we deserve
or what we are used to
● Pride
● Stigma
● Believing that asking for help means that I'm less than
or incapable
● Judgment
● burdening others
● Thinking about others' opinions
● Feeling less than everyone else
● Thinking about what others will think
● Parents/family against it
● Intimidation
● Feeling different because of what we are going through
● I am better than this
● Loving the career I hope to go into
● Fear of failure

30. In Just a Few Words…
What motivates you to reach
your goals?
● Encouragement from the people I love
● Seeing the light come back in peoples’ eyes
● Healing myself through healing other people
● Being able to help others, the way that i had help
● Knowing that i make a difference
● Life purpose

31. Body Scan

32. A Relaxing
C
B
D
E
Invigorating or
refreshing
Meh
Stressful or uncomfortable
New
How was this body scan for you?

33. Out Beyond
By Salman Alam Khan
Voices With Impact 2023
CONTENT HEADS UP
Cultural Expectations

34. Where did you experience
this in your body?
A Head
C
B
D
E
Shoulders
Somewhere else
I didn’t feel it in my body
Belly

35. In Just a Few Words…
What do you need to create space
for in your life?
● Time to relax and regroup
● Allowing myself to think rather than go go go so I
don't have to deal with things
● I need to create time to make a plan for the week
● Art, painting, drawing, hobbies
● I think of self-care and what YOU need
● Connections with other people. I feel like working
in the mental health field we sometimes use the
excuse that we have too much socialization but I
need to create space for my people as well that
light me up
● Create time to have time for hobbies and self care
● This is definitely easier said than done!
● Pause
● Do a body scan

36. In Just a Few Words…
How can we support ourselves
and others?
● Being an active listener
● Make sure to ask how are you
● Provide a safe space to be ourselves and also provide
that opportunity to others
● Learn to embrace silence
● Listening to our bodies and putting time and effort into
relationships
● Ask a someone to join you in your healing activity/
self care
● Allowing ourselves and others the ability to be
vulnerable and use our tear tool when needed
● Compassion
● Validate others’ feelings and your own
● Being able to ask for help and offer assistance
● Communication
● Put yourself in their shoes..."so to speak"
● Putting a smile on someone's face to make
you and them smile

37. Let’s give a digital round of
applause for our panel!
panel

38. Tiara-Elizabeth Perrault (she/her)
Student Speaker
Tanya Coles-Dailey, DSW, LMSW
(she/her)
Assistant Director of the Counseling Center
at Bay Path University
Campus Resource Panelist
Tamera Crenshaw (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor,
Owner of Tools for Success Counseling
Community Resource Panelist
meet the panel

39. virtual mingle / Q&A
Ask a question or share a thought!
You can raise your hand (see image below) to be
given instructions to audio in, use the public chat
box, or send a private message to AWI Support / a
panelist.

40. Please fill out the survey!
You can enter for a chance to win a
$25 gift!
https://bit.ly/m4mho_bay_path
If you are receiving credit for attending this
workshop, at the end
of the evaluation, you’ll be prompted to add your
information to a sign-in sheet.
Evaluation responses will remain separate and
anonymous.