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LEARNING OBJECTIVE
To describe mental health diagnoses and understand the importance of asking for help
HEALTH ED STANDARD
Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health (NHES 1)
KEY VOCAB
empathy, obsessivecompulsive disorder, rituals, depression, anxiety, advocate
Lesson Plan: “I Had Depression”
About one out of every five teens grapples with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other emotional health issues—yet few talk about it. Meet three kids dedicated to changing that.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
What can I do to help someone who is struggling with emotional health issues?
CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
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CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
NHES 8
Using our MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY handout, each student will pick a mental health topic that they feel passionately about and research different advocacy groups that are bringing awareness to the cause. After gathering all the important details (including how teens can volunteer or help out), they’ll present their findings to the class
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
NHES 2
In many cases, teens are afraid to ask for mental health help. Using the END THE STIGMA project planner, students will map out a method of urging classmates to ask for assistance when they need it. Encourage them to think big—this could be a piece of art, video PSA, poster, or any other creative medium that they think would grab the attention of their peers.
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