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- My course on public speaking
taught me to…
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For $250…
Be GOOD!
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For $250…
Be GOOD! Be FUNNY!
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For $250…
Be GOOD! Be FUNNY! Be BRIEF!
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For $250…
So… In Conclusion…
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For $250…
Thank-you for coming tonight!
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The Audience
There are 3 different types of people in attendance…
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The Audience
Professionals
in the area of health care
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The Audience
Professionals
People living with mental illness
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The Audience
Professionals
People living with mental illness 1 Normal Person?
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The Workshop
We’ll cover 2 important items:
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The Workshop
How we can end the horrific stigma attached to mental illness
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The Workshop
How we can end the horrific stigma attached to mental illness How to use humor to reframe what’s depressing us
SLIDE 14 How I use humor and reframing in my struggles with mental illness, its stigma and words that hurt.
www.notthebrightest.com
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I’m a Cancer Survivor!
SLIDE 16 I’m a Cancer Survivor!
SLIDE 17 I’m a Cancer Survivor!
- I’m PROUD to say I’m a survivor!
- I’m NOT ashamed to talk about it!
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I’m a Mental Illness Survivor!
SLIDE 19 I’m Also A Mental Illness Survivor!
SLIDE 20 I’m a Mental Illness Survivor!
- I’m PROUD to say I’m a survivor!
- I’m not ashamed to talk about it, but
why are so many others?
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It’s the Stigma, Stupid!
We ended the Cancer Stigma
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It’s the Stigma, Stupid!
We Ended the HIV/AIDS Stigma
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It’s the Stigma, Stupid!
When will we end the stigma associated with mental illness?
SLIDE 24 Mental Health Conditions:
The Facts About Adults
- One in four adults experiences mental illness
in any given year.
SLIDE 25 Mental Health Conditions:
The Facts About Adults
- One in four adults experiences mental illness
in any given year.
- Mental illness cost in U.S. is $193 billion in
lost earnings per year.
SLIDE 26 Mental Health Conditions:
The Facts About Adults
- One in four adults experiences mental illness in any
given year.
- Mental illness cost in U.S. is $193 billion in lost
earnings per year.
- 60% of sufferers do not receive treatment, some
because of the stigma attached to mental illness.
SLIDE 27 Mental Health Conditions:
The Facts About Teens
- One in five teens lives with a mental health
condition.
SLIDE 28 Mental Health Conditions:
The Facts About Teens
- One in five teens lives with a mental health
condition.
- 50% of mental health conditions emerge by
age 14 and 75% by age 24.
SLIDE 29 Mental Health Conditions:
The Facts About Teens
- One in five teens lives with a mental health
condition.
- 50% of mental health conditions emerge by
age 14 and 75% by age 24.
- Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death
amongst teens.
SLIDE 30 What Caused My Depression?
SLIDE 31 What Caused My depression?
- Painful childhood
- You are not the brightest of my four sons!
SLIDE 32 What Caused My Depression?
- Painful childhood
- You are not the brightest of my four sons!
- Car Accident, Chronic pain, opioid addiction
SLIDE 33 What Caused My Depression?
- Painful childhood
- You are not the brightest of my four sons!
- Car accident, Chronic pain, opioid addiction
- Feelings of hopelessness and despair led to…
SLIDE 34 Reframing My Traumatic Events
- Traumatic events get stuck in the brain.
SLIDE 35 Reframing My Traumatic Events
- Traumatic events get stuck in the brain.
- Reframing helps to release them.
SLIDE 36 Reframing My Traumatic Events
- Traumatic events get stuck in the brain.
- Reframing helps to release them.
- Sharing with trusted friends adds the element
- f support.
SLIDE 37 Reframing My Traumatic Events
- Traumatic events get stuck in the brain.
- Reframing helps to release them.
- Sharing with trusted friends adds the element
- f support.
- Humor helps! We want to laugh! Endorphins!
SLIDE 38 How We End The Stigma…
- People living with mental illness need to
stand up and talk about it.
SLIDE 39 How We End The Stigma…
- People living with mental illness need to
stand up and talk about it.
- Others need to learn more about the disease
and to listen carefully to those living with it.
SLIDE 40 How We End The Stigma…
- People living with mental illness need to stand
up and talk about it.
- Others need to learn more about the disease and
to listen carefully to those suffering with it.
- People can and do succeed. Look at me!
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I Wrote a Book!
SLIDE 48 It’s Funny! It’s About the Stigma!
Buy the book!…$16.95
MHA receives 30% of proceeds
Remainder pays for books and travel costs to speak to groups about ending the stigma.
SLIDE 49 Thank you for allowing me to share my story and to do my part to end the stigma! Donate online www.notthebrightest.com
SLIDE 50 Mental Illness
- “Health conditions that are characterized by
alternations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.”
- “Depression is the most common type of mental
illness, affecting more than 26% of the U.S. adult population.” – SAMHSA
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SLIDE 54 What They’re Saying…
“John Shuchart’s book has a way of grabbing the reader
- n several levels. It’s fascinating to hear how someone can
survive, much less thrive, under the ugly life circumstances John faced. The coping skills are transferable, not just for the mentally ill, but for every day crazy
stuff that happens in everyone’s life. This
read stays with me leaving me
compassionate for anyone struggling with
mental illness.”
– Phyllis Wallace, Radio Host
“Woman to Woman”
SLIDE 55 What They’re Saying…
“John Shuchart’s book will make you laugh, cry, and will give you the permission you’ve always wanted to talk about your issues. It’s the first book I’ve ever
read that gave me hope that laughter
can work for many of my clients.”
– Jackie Pattison, MA, LCPC
SLIDE 56 What They’re Saying…
“John Shuchart’s story allows you to appreciate the experiences of mental illness, make you think about its stigma, and even how you feel about yourself. Oh, and you’ll laugh A LOT!”
–Tina Grzeskiewicz, President,
National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) Kansas
SLIDE 57 Fundraising
- Sponsoring nonprofit organizations receive 30% of the
proceeds generated from the sale of the book.
- Sponsoring nonprofit organizations participate with no
risk… There are no books to purchase, warehouse or ship. The Shuchart Foundation for Mental Health Awareness also provides comprehensive online marketing support.
- John Shuchart is available for presentations and
book signings where sponsoring organizations receive funds from book sales.
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