Better Days: Walking to Better Mental Health
Alexandria Pino
Zia Pueblo
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"Sharing One Skin"
"Sharing One Skin"
This story talked about the 4 capacities of self, physical self is what connects to other of our larger selves around us. Meaning we survive within our skin and the interaction between our bodies and everything. The emotional self connects to other parts of our larger selves around us, it forms bonds with our surroundings. We as people stay connected to each other, such as our land and our community. The okanagan teach that each person is born into a family and community. We are tied together by those who brought us here and gave us blood and gave us a place.
Armstrong, Jeanette. “Sharing One Skin: The Okanagan Community,” in Jerry Mander and Edward Goldsmith (eds), The Case Against the Global Economy. San Francisco, CA, Sierra Club Books, 1996. Pp 460-470.
"How Place Names Impact The Way We See Things"
"How Place Names Impact The Way We See Things"
The place and the stories behind them define how we perceive and connect to the landscape. The background of laura tohe has a unique insight into the power of words. She says ¨A lot of places are attached to the story. Those stories are important for us to remember, they tell us something about ourselves and our past ̈ ̈A lot of these places were named after males¨ ¨ẅe named things oftentimes because of a distinct feature in the land. Also, in mainstream America, Tse si´ani is called ¨lupton.¨
Toastie, B. “How place names impact the way we see landscape.” High Country News: Know the West, 1 May 2022,
Research Log 2
Screenshot, March 19, 2023
Going into the pandemic many teens are all feeling isolated, sitting in your room with too much time to think, dealing with anxiety, headaches, poor sleep, and the odd feeling of living outside your body. Many of us know the app called “tik tok” . Many teens and adults are all hooked on it as it is personalized to what we like and think is funny keeping it as a cycle to keep watching more. The easiest thing for teens to do is search something up and thousands of videos pop up with a little definition on it and quick quizzes for mental disorders.
Caron, Christina. “Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 29 Oct. 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/29/well/mind/tiktok-mental-illness-diagnosis.html
Eating disorders have the highest rate for any mental illness. Having any kind of eating disorder a lot of people feel ashamed to the point where they don't seek any type of help. Many people and parents blame social media for this outcome due to random people judging people who try to spread awareness but also don't know the healthy communities it has brought together as people encourage each other or give healthy tips to deal with it.
Cabrera, ADHD Expert: Dena, et al. “‘Mental Health out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image among Teens’ [Video Replay & Podcast #428].” ADDitude, 1 Nov. 2022, https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/eating-disorders-body-image-teens-mental-health/
Mental health is like physical health. You have to look after it. Needing support is normal. Traumatic events can still cause you to have some kind of mental health issue ever years after it has happened. Everyone reacts to things differently. Some find things harder to cope with, past experiences, childhood experiences.
“What Are Mental Health Problems?” Mind, https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-introduction/about-mental-health-problems/
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Screenshot, March 19, 2023
History of Mental Illnesses
History of Mental Illnesses
Mental “hygiene” has been around for years starting in the 29th century. Mental health professionals have ample evidence of the history through documented cases. Starting with alcoholism and anxiety. Mental illnesses were present long before we had names or diagnoses for specific disorders. Disorders we now know as depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder had names as hysteria, shell shock, and in some cases demonic possession.
“The Surprising History of Mental Illness Treatment.” Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital, 2 Apr. 2020, https://batonrougebehavioral.com/the-surprising-history-of-mental-illness-treatment/
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Global Connections
Global Connections
In 2017 in South Korea, nearly 1 in 4 individuals suffer from a mental disorder, though 1 in 10 individuals received treatment. 95% of South Koreans report being stressed with staggering rates of depression among the elderly. The mental health crisis is rarely discussed in South Korean society. They call it “Taboo”. Only 20% of South Koreans seek help. 75% of South Korean elderly individuals call depression a sign of weakness. In the pandemic the crisis has only gotten worse. Social isolation has caused significant increases in rates of suicide, depression and loneliness.
Nagar, Sarosh. “The Struggle of Mental Health Care Delivery in South Korea and Singapore.” Harvard International Review, Harvard International Review, 11 Mar. 2022, https://hir.harvard.edu/the-struggle-of-mental-health-care-delivery-in-south-korea-and-singapore/.
An article published in 2019 that stated 14% of Filipinos with disabilities have identified a mental disorder. Mental illness is recognized as the third in common deaths. In the Philippines there are numerous variables of why people get discouraged from seeking out for treatment, such as cultural beliefs emphasizing family and community. Many Filipinos are more comfortable with seeking help with a family or friend rather than a professional. There is also a lot of shame associated with mental illnesses. Many people don't seek out a professional due to how much it costs. One session with a physiatrist can be up to 4,500 philippines pesos.
($81 USD)
Reports, Staff. “The State of Mental Healthcare in the Philippines.” BORGEN, 16 Oct. 2020, https://www.borgenmagazine.com/mental-healthcare-in-the-philippines/.
Japan has one of the most extensive and efficient healthcare systems in the world. Unfortunately, mental health for a long time in japan was something to look more into. The loss of “mental self-control” or mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety were seen as something over which a person is unable to exercise will power. In Japanese culture it is seen as a “shame”. Even going to counseling or therapy people called it “a place where crazy people go”. Counseling can cost up to 5,000 to 20,000 yen just for a single session.
($37- 1494 USD)
“Mental Health & Depression in Japan: Therapy & Support Guide.” Link Japan Careers, 19 Apr. 2021, https://linkjapancareers.net/mental-health-depression-in-japan-therapy-support-guide/.
Action Plan 1
The idea of my action plan was to get girls to volunteer and take a walk to reflect on themselves and how their day went and what they would've changed differently and what they want to achieve in the next few weeks of school. This took place on November 8th, 2023 with the girls who volunteered from Pod D.
Action Plan 2
The idea of my action plan was to get family members to come out to walk and to have a good start to their week and encourage them to go on walks more often. This happened February 26, 2023 at Zia Day School.
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