1. Head-ED Lesson 2: The stigma of mental health problems
Learning Objectives:
Understand what stigma means
Be able to empathise with why people with mental health problems might feel stigmatised

2. 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime

3. Look at your word wall. How have we just labelled 25% of our society?

5. Surveys show that stigma is real for people with mental health problems
70% have had negative reactions regarding their mental health problems from friends
it can lead to depression – around a quarter of people say it makes them want to give up on life
it stops people from seeking help, socialising and applying for jobs
Figures taken from Time to Change

6. Helen
Tom
Wesley
Georgie
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Rhiannon
Agnes
Rhiannon

7. In England, women are more likely than men to have a common mental health problem and are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders
In the UK, 70 million days are lost from work each year due to ill mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression and stress related conditions), making it the leading cause of sickness absence

8. Studies have shown that the estimated risk of violence by people with mental health problems is around 3%
45% of people with mental health problems have been the victim of a crime in the past year
60% of people with mental health problems don’t tell their family and friends for over a year. Most of them say they are too ashamed. 

9. Over 50% of people with mental health problems will not apply for a job or higher education due to the stigma of mental health problems.
Studies show roughly 50% of mental health problems are established by age 14.

10. Learning Outcomes
You should have an understanding of what stigma means
You should be able to empathise with why people with mental health problems might feel stigmatised

11. Want to end mental health stigma?
Visit and sign the pledge.

13. Mental Health Services Available in My School