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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe anxiety and the symptoms of an anxiety disorder; explain the benefits of discussing mental health concerns; identify coping strategies
HEALTH ED STANDARD
NHES 7: Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors to maintain or improve the health of self and others
CASEL Competency: Social awareness
KEY VOCAB
reassurance, pivotal, paranoia, stigma, surmountable
Lesson Plan: Living With Anxiety
One in three teens has an anxiety disorder. Three students speak out about what it’s like to live with anxiety and how they cope.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How can I find healthy ways to cope with anxiety?
CLOSE-READING QUESTIONS
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CRITICAL-THINKING QUESTIONS
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
NHES 7
CASEL Competency: Self-awareness
Writing in a journal every day helps Sonia keep anxiety in check. Using the prompts on our DAILY CHECK-IN sheet, students will take time every day for two weeks to reflect on their moods, achievements, and stressors.
ADVOCACY IN ACTION
NHES 2
To fight against the stigma surrounding mental health, Jonas Kolker spoke out about his anxiety in a TEDx video. Have the class watch it and then design an advocacy campaign, LET’S TALK ABOUT IT, that encourages others to share their mental health experiences.
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