Aims

• To examine stigma associated with mental illness
• To increase understanding of mental illnesses and how they affect people
• To explore the experiences of mental illness described by young people in the film
• To examine the personal and social issues that the programme raises for viewers

Curriculum Relevance

Major PSHE and Citizenship focus. Opportunities for cross-curricular work: art, drama, English, history, media, modern studies, psychology, religious and moral education, sociology, inclusion within context of school / college and community.

England and Wales
Key Stage 4

PSHE
Developing confidence and responsibility and making most of abilities: 1 a, b, c, d
Developing healthy safer lifestyles: 2 a–h
Developing good relationships / respecting differences between people: 3 a–e

Citizenship
Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens: 1 a, b, f, g, h
Developing skills of enquiry and communication: 2 a–c
Developing skills of participation and responsible action: 3 a–c

Northern Ireland
Relevant guidelines for 14–18 emerging from the Civic, Social and Political Education Programme of Study in the revised NI Curriculum

Learning for Life and Work Area

Personal Development Strand:
PSHE – Personal Understanding; Relationships
Home Economics – Family Life; Independent Living

Local and Global Citizenship Strand:
Diversity and Inclusion; Human Rights and Social Responsibilities; Equality and Social Justice; Democracy and Active Participation

Scotland
Scottish Executive: Guidance on PSD, Health Education, Citizenship - middle to upper secondary stages. Support for Learning