1. PDCP – Leo Hayes High School
Experiences
PDCP – Leo Hayes High School

2. Do you know anyone who has experienced mental illness?

3. Celebrities with Mental Illness
OCD – Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo Dicaprio
Bi-Polar Disorder – Demi Lovato, Mike Tyson, Mel Gibson
ADHD – Jim Carrey, Michael Phelps,
Depression – J. K. Rowling, Clara Hughes, Kurt Cobain
Anxiety – Drew Barrymore, Ricky Williams,
Schizophrenia – John Nash (Mathematician), Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), Syd Barret (Pink Floyd)
Eating Disorders – Russell Brand, Candace Cameron Bure, Mary-Kate Olson

4. Michael Phelps

5. Reading Activity
Individually you are going to read the article about Michael Phelps and his experience with ADHD.
Once completed quietly answer the questions on the handout independently.
Class discussion once completed.

6. Demi Lovato

7. Youth Empowerment

8. Letters of Support – Journal Entry
Each student is going to write a letter to someone who has a mental disorder. It could be someone you know, a celebrity, or a person you made up.
The letter needs to show that you understand the specific mental illness you choose to write about.
You will also need to express your support of the person you are sending your letter to.

10. Teen Experiences