For $250 My course on public speaking taught me to For $250 Be - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

For $250… • My course on public speaking taught me to…

For $250… Be GOOD!

For $250… Be GOOD! Be FUNNY!

For $250… Be GOOD! Be FUNNY! Be BRIEF!

For $250… So… In Conclusion…

For $250… Thank-you for coming tonight!

The Audience There are 3 different types of people in attendance…

The Audience Professionals in the area of health care

The Audience Professionals People living with mental illness

The Audience Professionals People living with mental illness 1 Normal Person?

The Workshop We’ll cover 2 important items:

The Workshop How we can end the horrific stigma attached to mental illness

The Workshop How we can end the horrific stigma attached to mental illness How to use humor to reframe what’s depressing us

How I use humor and reframing in my struggles with mental illness, its stigma and words that hurt. www.notthebrightest.com

I’m a Cancer Survivor!

I’m a Cancer Survivor! • And I’m PROUD to say it!

I’m a Cancer Survivor! • I’m PROUD to say I’m a survivor! • I’m NOT ashamed to talk about it!

I’m a Mental Illness Survivor!

I’m Also A Mental Illness Survivor! • And I’m PROUD to say it!

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?

It’s the Stigma, Stupid! We ended the Cancer Stigma

It’s the Stigma, Stupid! We Ended the HIV/AIDS Stigma

It’s the Stigma, Stupid! When will we end the stigma associated with mental illness?

Mental Health Conditions: 
 The Facts About Adults • One in four adults experiences mental illness in any given year.

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.

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.

Mental Health Conditions: 
 The Facts About Teens • One in five teens lives with a mental health condition.

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.

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.

What Caused My Depression? • Painful childhood

What Caused My depression? • Painful childhood • You are not the brightest of my four sons!

What Caused My Depression? • Painful childhood • You are not the brightest of my four sons! • Car Accident, Chronic pain, opioid addiction

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…

Reframing My Traumatic Events • Traumatic events get stuck in the brain.

Reframing My Traumatic Events • Traumatic events get stuck in the brain. • Reframing helps to release them.

Reframing My Traumatic Events • Traumatic events get stuck in the brain. • Reframing helps to release them. • Sharing with trusted friends adds the element of support.

Reframing My Traumatic Events • Traumatic events get stuck in the brain. • Reframing helps to release them. • Sharing with trusted friends adds the element of support. • Humor helps! We want to laugh! Endorphins!

How We End The Stigma… • People living with mental illness need to stand up and talk about it.

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.

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!

I Wrote a Book!

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.

Thank you for allowing me to share my story and to do my part to end the stigma! Donate online www.notthebrightest.com

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

What They’re Saying… “John Shuchart’s book has a way of grabbing the reader on 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”


 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


 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

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.