CSU San Marcos - M4MHO - 11.30.21 - Presentation
- 2. #Movies4MentalHealth About Your Facilitator Carly D. Weckstein, she/her • Theatre Director • Intimacy Choreographer • Sex Educator • Book Nerd + Cat Lover
- 3. #Movies4MentalHealth POLL: Who’s here today? A Student at CSU San Marcos C B #Movies4MentalHealth Faculty/staff at CSU San Marcos Somebody else
- 4. #Movies4MentalHealth POLL: Where in the world are you? California A C B #Movies4MentalHealth Another state Another country
- 5. #Movies4MentalHealth ○ Campus workshops ○ Monthly short film competition ○ Short film production grants ○ Global community BROUGHT TO YOU BY
- 6. #Movies4MentalHealth 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 a $25 Amazon gift card!) ● Virtual Mingle / Q&A #Movies4MentalHealth
- 7. #Movies4MentalHealth 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 however you need, including asking for help HEADS UP #Movies4MentalHealth
- 8. #Movies4MentalHealth 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 #Movies4MentalHealth
- 9. #Movies4MentalHealth 3 WAYS TO ENGAGE We welcome your participation! CHAT BOX: Use the Public Chat to connect with the whole group #1 #Movies4MentalHealth
- 10. #Movies4MentalHealth 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! #Movies4MentalHealth
- 11. #Movies4MentalHealth If you need tech support, ask… Look for the person whose name begins with AWI Support and Private Chat them with any issues. #Movies4MentalHealth
- 12. #Movies4MentalHealth IN JUST A FEW WORDS... What has self-care been looking like for you these days? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Gratitude journaling ● Prayer, meditation, yoga ● Call off work ● Visiting the beach! ● I like to get pedicure ● Rest or skincare ● Allow myself to talk about the things on my mind to my partner ● I have to find self-care activities ● Going to bed early ● Surfing ● Watch a funny movie ● Surfing! And petting dogs. All the dogs ● Painting ● Hugging my doggos and watching anime ● Talking with close friends ● Watching my favorite youtubers ● Playing bass guitar - it’s such a lullaby for the heart
- 15. #Movies4MentalHealth Some movies and TV shows that show mental illness… #Movies4MentalHealth ● Grey’s Anatomy ● Perks of Being a Wallflower ● Fight Club ● Alexa and Katy ● Euphoria ● Requiem for a Dream ● The Wilds ● Fisher King ● 2 Hearts ● 12 Reasons Why ● I Am Sam ● Suicide Squad ● Silver Lining Playbook ● Good Will Hunting ● One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- 16. #Movies4MentalHealth Characters with mental illness are portrayed as… #Movies4MentalHealth ● Odd, unpredictable ● Angry ● Crazy ● Dangerous to others ● Scary ● Unhinged ● Misunderstood ● Unstable ● Awkward ● Stereotype ● All negatives ● Stigma
- 17. #Movies4MentalHealth 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? ● Not talked about ● Misunderstood ● Lazy ● In a way you have to keep it to yourself ● Seen as taboo ● Seeking help not encouraged ● As a sign of weakness (shame) ● Makes some seen as weak ● Sinful ● Asian culture it’s ignored ● For me, my Hispanic family did not believe in mental illness, that I was not grateful for what I had ● Not taken seriously
- 18. #Movies4MentalHealth WHAT IS STIGMA? A judgment or stereotype that is: ○ Always negative ○ Always untrue ○ Can be internalized
- 19. #Movies4MentalHealth Rompiendo Olas / Breaking Waves By Adán Ávalos Voices With Impact, 2021 CONTENT HEADS UP mention of physical abuse and alcohol use disorder, description of depression
- 20. #Movies4MentalHealth HOW ARE YOU FEELING AFTER WATCHING THIS FILM? A Hopeful C B #Movies4MentalHealth D E Sad Angry or Frustrated Overwhelmed Worried or Anxious
- 21. #Movies4MentalHealth How does stigma feel? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Feels like it boxes me in ● It’s uncomfortable and frustrating ● Silencing ● Rejecting ● Alone ● Uncomfortable and a bit belittling ● Judged ● A bubble
- 22. #Movies4MentalHealth What makes it difficult to reach out for help? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Fear of feeling worse or guilty ● Feeling like a burden ● Judgement ● Fear ● People’s reactions ● Being denied of your emotions ● Fear of the help not even working ● Unsafe ● Other’s feelings ● Fear that you sound dangerous or unstable ● Being told your emotions are invalid
- 24. #Movies4MentalHealth HOW WAS THIS BREATHING EXERCISE FOR YOU? #Movies4MentalHealth A Relaxing C B D E Invigorating or refreshing Meh Stressful or uncomfortable New
- 25. #Movies4MentalHealth The Conversation That Never Happened (从未发生过的对话) By Gordon Yao AWI Winner, April 2020 CONTENT HEADS UP depression, stigma
- 26. #Movies4MentalHealth What did you think? How did you feel? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Related ● Relatable ● Relatable ● Powerful ● It was impactful to see that it never happened and relatable ● I wish he would have been able to have the conversation but maybe it wouldn’t have ended well as in the film ● Courageous for expressing himself ● The part is when he realizes that it never happened ● I feel as though this is very normal, especially with immigrant parents. It’s hard for them to understand something that they don’t have knowledge on
- 27. #Movies4MentalHealth What are some practices that help support your wellness? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Talk to your peers and friends ● Personally journaling has been a big help ● Hiking and just being in nature ● Asking help from my professors ● Sometimes just driving around and listening to music ● Talking to someone you trust and are comfortable with ● Prayer, acknowledging your feelings ● Talking to someone ● Speaking to my husband ● Praying ● I’ve been walking for a while. Should walk more. ● Spending time with my pets ● I’ve started a group somatic type of drama therapy called Pesso-Boyden System Pyschomotor and it’s amazing for not only healing past trauma but simply being seen/heard/treasured ● Walking at night and reflecting ● Volunteering ● Giving a phone call to a friend at my previous college
- 29. #Movies4MentalHealth HOW WAS THE BODY SCAN FOR YOU? #Movies4MentalHealth A Relaxing C B D E Invigorating or refreshing Meh Stressful or uncomfortable New
- 30. #Movies4MentalHealth On the Surface By Fan Sissoko Voices With Impact 2021 CONTENT HEADS UP mention of race- and gender-based medical discrimination
- 31. #Movies4MentalHealth WHERE DID YOU EXPERIENCE THIS IN YOUR BODY? #Movies4MentalHealth A Head C B D E Shoulders Somewhere else I didn’t feel it in my body Belly
- 32. #Movies4MentalHealth What did you think? How did you feel? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Very calming and raw ● Felt if in my head, it was kinda meditative ● It felt powerful ● The art style was aesthetically pleasing and also aided in understanding what the narrator was saying ● Calming and with melancholy ● Adaptability = immigration !!
- 33. #Movies4MentalHealth How can we support ourselves and others? #Movies4MentalHealth ● Make mental health a part of the conversation ● Having understanding for people and definitely empathy ● Extend kindness and compassion, even if you don’t understand ● Listening to others experiences ● Having the courage to tell your own story so others can feel comfortable telling theirs ● Mental Health First Aid training ● Reminding ourselves and others that we belong to this world and we need to give permission to feel that we are home, wherever life takes us, to serve people in our jobs, and our community with dignity! ● Create and hold safe spaces for ourselves and others
- 34. #Movies4MentalHealth PANEL Digital round of applause for our panel! #Movies4MentalHealth
- 35. #Movies4MentalHealth Art With Impact: Continued Connections Click the link in the chat to learn more! Exclusive community events and spaces Arts-based discussion trainings Interview and discussion opportunities Weekly art + wellness prompts
- 36. #Movies4MentalHealth MEET THE PANEL Juliana Rodriguez (she/her/ella) CSUSM student, SHCS Intern, and Active Minds President Allison Mitchell (she/her) CSUSM student and SHCS Intern Dr. Jay Robertson-Howell (he/him/his) Psychologist, Student Health and Counseling Services, CSU San Marcos Julie Benn (she/her) Wellness Coordinator, NAMI San Diego
- 37. #Movies4MentalHealth Please fill out the evaluation! @artwithimpact [email protected] #Movies4MentalHealth You can enter for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! 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.
- 38. #Movies4MentalHealth Virtual Mingle / Panel 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. #Movies4MentalHealth
- 39. #Movies4MentalHealth Stay in touch: Sign up for Continued Connections! ...and don’t forget to copy/paste the resources in the Shared Notes! @artwithimpact [email protected] #Movies4MentalHealth