Lesson Four- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The setting of this play is a Mental Institution.  Popular culture has a large impact on how people view certain ideas and concerns. The historical stigmatization and portrayal of mental health issues in popular culture has impacted how many people in our society view it. Mental health concerns can be a variety of things including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorder, and many more. Research shows that 1 in 5 people experience a mental health concern at some point in their life, making mental health a major concern in today's society. People can sometimes have negative views about things they don’t understand, especially things like mental health problems. There are lot of myths around mental illness which often lead to stigma—that is, when others judge you because of a personal quality, trait, or condition. Breaking the stigma of mental health treatment is an important part of understanding this play. Understanding mental health and debunking myths can continue to work towards having positive conversations about mental health, identifying signs or symptoms, and getting help if you need it. 

Please go through the the following powerpoint.  It will get you thinking about issues raised in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

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