Mental Health Awareness Project: Celebrity Case Studies, Cheat Sheet of History

This project guide provides a framework for high school students to explore mental health issues through the lens of celebrity experiences. Students are tasked with researching a celebrity known to have experienced a mental health disorder, analyzing their journey, and creating an infographic poster or brochure to raise awareness. The project encourages critical thinking about societal perceptions, media influence, and advocacy efforts related to mental health.

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2013/2014

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Directions: Choose a celebrity with a mental health disorder and bring awareness to the issue of
mental health. You will use CANVA to create an "Infographic Poster" OR "Brochure".
Celebrity Project Questions
#1-7: Must include ALL answers in your project for questions #1-7
1. What specific mental health problem(s) did the famous person experience?
2. What are the usual signs and traits linked with this problem?
3. How did the famous person talk about their mental health issues in public?
4. What treatments or things did the famous person try to help with their
mental health? Did they work well?
5. How did the famous person's mental health trouble affect their job,
personal life, and what people thought about them?
6. What wrong ideas or unfair judgments (stigmas) do people have about this
mental health problem?
7. Did the famous person do anything to help make people more aware of
mental health issues or to stop people from being treated unfairly because
of them?
#8-13: Choose 3 questions to answer in your project
8. How did the media and the public react when the famous person talked
about their mental health problems?
9. How did the famous person's experience with mental health affect how
people talk about mental health in general?
10.What can we understand from the famous person's journey with mental
health, and how can we use that to help others going through similar
things?
11.How does the way mental health is shown in the media change how people
think about these problems, especially when it's famous people?
12.How can we encourage people to understand and care about others with
mental health issues?
13.What can the entertainment industry do to make mental health and
happiness more important, especially for famous people who face lots of
pressure and challenges?
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Directions: Choose a celebrity with a mental health disorder and bring awareness to the issue of mental health. You will use CANVA to create an "Infographic Poster" OR "Brochure".

Celebrity Project Questions

#1-7: Must include ALL answers in your project for questions #1-

1. What specific mental health problem(s) did the famous person experience?

2. What are the usual signs and traits linked with this problem?

3. How did the famous person talk about their mental health issues in public?

4. What treatments or things did the famous person try to help with their

mental health? Did they work well?

5. How did the famous person's mental health trouble affect their job,

personal life, and what people thought about them?

6. What wrong ideas or unfair judgments (stigmas) do people have about this

mental health problem?

7. Did the famous person do anything to help make people more aware of

mental health issues or to stop people from being treated unfairly because

of them?

#8-13: Choose 3 questions to answer in your project

8. How did the media and the public react when the famous person talked

about their mental health problems?

9. How did the famous person's experience with mental health affect how

people talk about mental health in general?

10. What can we understand from the famous person's journey with mental

health, and how can we use that to help others going through similar

things?

11. How does the way mental health is shown in the media change how people

think about these problems, especially when it's famous people?

12. How can we encourage people to understand and care about others with

mental health issues?

13. What can the entertainment industry do to make mental health and

happiness more important, especially for famous people who face lots of

pressure and challenges?

Celebrity Mental Health Disorder Rubric Criteria Excellent (10) Good (7) Fair (4) Needs Improvement (1) Research Depth and Accuracy

  • Thoroughly researched the chosen celebrity's mental health disorder, providing detailed insights into symptoms, treatments, and impacts.
    • Provided sufficient research on the chosen celebrity's mental health disorder, covering symptoms, treatments, and impacts.
      • Research is somewhat lacking or superficial, missing important details or context.
        • Research is minimal or inaccurate, with significant gaps in understanding the disorder. Analysis and Critical Thinking
  • Demonstrated insightful analysis of the celebrity's experience with mental health, exploring societal perceptions, media influence, and advocacy efforts.
  • Offered thoughtful analysis of the celebrity's mental health journey, discussing societal perceptions and media influence.
  • Analysis lacks depth or overlooks key aspects of the celebrity's mental health experience.
  • Analysis is superficial or absent, failing to critically engage with the topic. Relevance of Information
  • All information provided is highly relevant to the project topic, effectively addressing each question in the prompt.
  • Most information provided is relevant to the project topic, covering key aspects of the prompt questions.
  • Some information provided is tangential or unrelated to the project topic.
  • Much of the information provided is irrelevant or unrelated to the project topic. Clarity and Organization
  • Information is well- organized, logically structured, and clearly presented, enhancing understanding and readability.
  • Information is mostly organized and presented clearly, with minor lapses in structure or clarity.
  • Organization and clarity could be improved, causing some confusion or difficulty in understanding.
  • Information is poorly organized and presented, making it challenging to follow or comprehend. Originality and Insight
  • Demonstrated originality and insightful perspectives on the topic, offering unique insights or interpretations.
  • Provided some original insights or perspectives on the topic, demonstrating a solid understanding of the material.
  • Limited originality or unique perspectives were demonstrated in the project.
  • Lacked originality and failed to offer unique insights or perspectives on the topic. Total ______/50 points

Demi Lovato – Singer

Kristen Stewart – Actress

Mariah Carey – Singer

Brandon Marshall – NFL Football

Lady Gaga – Singer

Selena Gomez – Actress

Adele – Singer

Leonardo DiCaprio – Actor

Khalid – Singer

Alisha Boe – Actress

Kesha – Singer

Ryan Reynolds – Actor

Lizzo – Singer

Kristen Bell – Actress

Taraji P. Henson – Actress

Olivia Culpo – Model

Janet Jackson – Singer

Camila Cabello – Singer

Shawn Mendes – Singer

Bella Hadid – Model

Pete Davidson – Actor/Comedian

Amanda Seyfried – Actress

Miranda Kerr – Model

Ellen Degeneres – Talk Show

J.K. Rowling – Author

Jim Carrey – Actor/Comedian

Angelina Jolie - Actress

David Beckham – Soccer

Brittany Snow – Actress

Megan Fox – Actress

Miley Cyrus – Singer

Beyonce Knowles – Singer

Robin Williams – Actor

Britney Spears – Singer

Abraham Lincoln – President

Charles Darwin – Scientist

Disorders :

 Depression

 Anxiety

 Panic disorder

 Bipolar I disorder

 Bipolar II disorder

 Major depressive disorder

 Persistent depressive disorder (also known as dysthymia)

 Autism spectrum disorder

 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

 Social anxiety disorder

 Specific phobia

 Specific learning disorders

 Communication disorders

 Intellectual disability

 OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

 Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

 Schizophrenia Disorders

 Psychotic Disorders

 Insomnia

 Obstructive sleep apnea

 Narcolepsy

 Post-traumatic stress disorder