He Shoots! He Scores!

"e;He Shoots! He Scores! A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series"e; addresses the topic of self stigma and family stigma. The book provides a medium to help people understand the challenges that a child, with a mental health disorder, faces. "e;He Shoots! He Scores! - A Tale from the Iris the Dragon Series"e; is the sequel to the book "e;Catch a Falling Star"e;. In "e;Catch a Falling Star"e;, the topic of Bipolar Disorder is introduced through the experiences of a young, nine year old boy called Fish. In "e;He Shoots! He Scores!"e;, Fish is forced to cope when his support routine is disrupted just as he enters adolescence. His new community isn't as understanding as when he was a child due to the stereotypes and attitudes that exist in society about mental illness. The Mental Health Commission of Canada conducted a scientific study to determine the efficacy of Iris the Dragon's narrative formula to change attitudes about mental health on "e;He Shoots, He Scores!"e; and found that after 20 minutes of reading the book, attitudes towards mental health and wellness changed significantly in the majority of the assessed students.