Training Module on the Right to Mental Health in the Academe MODULE 1 Perception of Mental Illness Activity 1. Perception of Mental Health Purpose: To determine the extent of knowledge that participants may have about mental health. Materials: Cartolina, pentel pen, masking tape Time: 15 minutes Instruction: Participants will write down their perception of mental health. They can write all the answers possible that come to mind. It should also be relayed that there are no right or wrong answers. Once time is up, ask the participants to categorize it as either a myth or a fact. Each answer should then be discussed. This activity serves to demystify existing myths and misconceptions about mental illness. The sources of these wrong beliefs should also be gathered whether it be family, friends, or social media. Activity 2. Stigma Purpose: To probe into the concept of stigma and its repercussions Materials: PowerPoint presentation, projector Time: 15 minutes Instruction: Ask the participants the following questions and discuss their answers. 1. What is stigma? Participants must be informed of this, most especially those who have displayed discriminatory attitudes at one point or another. Also, it’s important that they are able to identify these attitudes or behaviors, identify where they came from, their harmful effects, and how to change these attitudes. 5