Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mental Health Information

fizzgig

(24,146 posts)

5. i think it would be a very appropriate topic to add to health curricula

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 25, 2013, 12:00 PM

Mar 2013

i seem to remember my health class touching briefing on eating disorders, but only briefly.

i think education in public schools would be an effective tool in combating the stigma around mental health.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Anti-stigma Programs Would Improve Mental Health Laws [View all] HereSince1628 Mar 2013 OP

It seems like people don't realize... Neoma Mar 2013 #1

Laws look at acts of discrimination against mentally ill, discrimination exists because of attitudes HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #2

I doubt schools would do that. Neoma Mar 2013 #3

Many schools include health information in their curricula HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #4

i think it would be a very appropriate topic to add to health curricula fizzgig Mar 2013 #5

I agree so does a Wash State Sen who is on that body's k-12 education committee HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #6

good on her fizzgig Mar 2013 #8

Would love to see more of this, particularly starting with young children. cbayer Mar 2013 #7

Unfortunately as it is the message about mental illness to kids is basically "Loonie Tunes" HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #9

And then there was PeeWee Herman, who did much of the opposite. cbayer Mar 2013 #10

My pop culture background is devoid of PeeWee Herman. HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #11

do you have netflix? fizzgig Mar 2013 #12

social and emotional curriculum neversaydie Apr 2013 #13