HSP 3C: Mental
Illness
Public Service
Announcement
Name: _____________________ Due Date:
______________________
As a class, we will generate research questions about mental illness.
Task 1: Either alone or with a partner, choose one mental illness. Each group must
focus on a different illness:
Dissociate
Schizophrenia
identity disorder
Eating disorders
(anorexia,
bulimia)
Psychosomatic
illness (hysteria)
Antisocial
Personality
Disorder
Obsessive
Compulsive
Bipolar (manic
depressive
Depression
Post traumatic
stress disorder
Hypochondria
Phobias
Amnesia
Autism
Anxiety neurosis
In your research period, find as many answers for as many of your questions as you
can. Take note of other interesting information. Use APA format for citing your
sources. The school library has many great print resources on most disorders as well.
Some great websites:
www.cmha.ca - Canadian Mental Health Association
www.camh.net – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
www.nedic.ca
National Eating Disorders Information Centre
www.anxietycanada.ca
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
www.schizophrenai.ca
Schizophrenia Society of Canada
www.rohcg.on.ca
Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
www.suicideinfo.ca
Centre for Suicide Prevention
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Task 2: Create a public service announcement explaining your disorder. This could be:
a. A full sized poster (use bristle board)
b. A 1 minute radio ad
c. A 45 second TV ad (video or skit)
d. Webpage ad
e. Another method, approved by the
teacher
The announcement need not (nor should it!) cover all of the information you found in
your research. Your PSA should promote TOLERANCE. You must be prepared to cite
sources if questioned – be sure your information is from a reputable source. It should
provoke thought, questions and discussion with the class. Above all it should reduce the
stigma around mental illness.
Criteria
Level 1
Knowledge and Understanding
Do I demonstrate my
understanding of the mental
disorder I chose?
Level 4
Level:
Thinking
Do I have thorough research
notes, complete with a reference
page and APA citations?
Level:
Communication
Do I use appropriate
visuals/sounds/words to appeal
to my target audience?
Level:
Do I communicate my message
clearly, concisely and in a
detailed way?
Application
Do I use a combination of
knowledge, creativity and
technical skill to delivering a
strong message about my topic?
Level:
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Mental Illness Public Service Announcements
Mental Illness
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