Natalie Cook facilitated a mental health workshop at Centennial College. The workshop included short films about mental health issues, a discussion with a student panel, and exercises like breathing and body scans. Participants discussed how mental illness is portrayed in media, the impact of stigma, and ways to support personal wellness and others, such as kindness and community. The workshop aimed to help participants feel less alone and learn self-care practices.
Trent University - M4MH - 1.26.24 - Presentation.pdfjulesp4
Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.
Trent University - M4MH - 1.26.24 - Presentation.pdfjulesp4
Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.
Movies for Mental Health allows students to decompress, watch and discuss three award-winning short films that explore the topic of mental health, and connect with wellness resources available to them.
Lakehead University - M4MH - 1.23.24 - Presentation.pdfjulesp4
Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.
Movies for Mental Health allows students to decompress, watch and discuss three award-winning short films that explore the topic of mental health, and connect with wellness resources available to them.
Lakehead University - M4MH - 1.23.24 - Presentation.pdfjulesp4
Movies for Mental Health is an arts-based mental health workshop that focuses on empowering young adults, educators, health professionals and community members to gain a better understanding of mental health within their environment.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
3. brought to you by…
● Campus workshops
● Short film competitions
● Short film production grants
● Global community
4. land acknowledgement
Centennial College is proud to be a part of a rich history of
education in this province and in this city. We acknowledge that
we are on the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the
Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy and the legacy
of all First Peoples of Canada, as we strengthen ties with the
communities we serve and build the future through learning and
through our graduates. Today the traditional meeting place of
Toronto is still home to many Indigenous People from across
Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work
in the communities that have grown in the treaty lands of the
Mississaugas. We acknowledge that we are all treaty people and
accept our responsibility to honour all our relations.
5. 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
6. heads up
● Mental health is personal – YOU are the
expert on your own experience
● This is a public, shared space
● Some photos will be taken during the
panel - please let us know if you are not
comfortable with that
● Please take care of yourself and others
however you need, including asking for
help
7. In Just a Few Words…
What has self-care been
looking like for you these days?
● Sleep
● Meditation
● Vegetables and Fruits
● Exercise
● Doodling
● Cutting out toxic people
● Yoga
● Cooking
● Mental games
● Setting boundaries
● Painting
● Hiking
10. Some movies and TV
shows that show mental
illness…
● SAW
Split
Inside Out
13 Reasons Why
The Accountant
The Joker
Seven Psychopaths
Silver Lining Playbook
The Purge
Dear Child
11. Characters with mental
illness are portrayed as…
●Brainwashed
Delusional
Emotionless
People to be feared
“Slutty”/Promiscuous
12. 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?
13. A judgment or stereotype that is:
● Always negative
● Always untrue
● Can be internalized
What is stigma?
14. Mind Matters
By Josef Adamu
AWI Winner, November 2019
CONTENT HEADS UP
depression, stigma, alcohol use
16. SHARE WITH US:
What did you think?
How did you feel?
● Relatable
● The emotional language expressed in
silence
● Symbolism of chain that represented a
barrier
● The everyday moments
● Symbolism of water (the feeling of
drowning)
● The dissonance in expectation vs what we
receive from our parents/guardians
● The authentic portrayal of someone’s
breaking point… pressure (inspiring)
● The immense pressure put on the eldest
child
● The cycle of repression
● Lack of empathy
18. What makes it difficult
to reach out for help?
● People weaponizing what
we’re going through
against us; causing us to
believe that we’re “weak”
● When we gaslight
ourselves
● Feeling “embarrassed”
● Pretentiousness
● Lack of accessibility to
resources
● Pride
● People minimizing what
23. SHARE WITH US:
What did you think?
How did you feel?
● Society needs to change
● Unheard and isolated
● Kindness goes a long way
● Friendship and community
● The importance of your chosen family
● 1 person 1 conversation
● Mandatory curriculum
● If you put in effort, the other person will
put in effort
28. Fortune Cookie
By Fu Yang
Voices With Impact 2023
CONTENT HEADS UP
Depictions of Burnout
29. How can we support
ourselves and others?
● Remind yourself to take a
break
● No can be a completr
e=setence
● Fighting inner demons
and how it consumes you;
fortune cookie in the
shape of a circle
● We keep giving our
emotional selves away and
will be depleted if we’re not
replensished
31. meet the panel
Chloe Espin
Centennial Student
Adanna Anucha
Counsellor - Centre for Accessible Learning and
Counselling Services
Roma Rashidi
Counsellor - Centre for Accessible Learning and
Counselling Services
Flavia Geno
Counsellor - Centre for Accessible Learning and
Counselling Services
33. Thanks for your feedback!
You can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift!
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 form.
Evaluation responses will remain separate and
anonymous.
bit.ly/progress-surveys