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Understanding Mental Health

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Mental Health

Raise awareness about mental health issues

This lesson aims to raise awareness about mental health issues among Grade 11 students, reduce stigma, and provide resources for seeking help and supporting peers. It includes video content, discussions, and activities to engage students and foster a supportive environment.

Audience

Grade 11 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Raise awareness about mental health issues

Materials

Video: Teen Health: Mental Health, Video: How to Help Someone Struggling With Their Mental Health, Discussion Questions, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of mental health awareness.
  • Explain the importance of understanding mental health and reducing stigma.
  • Briefly outline the lesson plan.

Step 2

Video Viewing: Teen Health: Mental Health

5 mins

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and questions from the video.
  • Discuss the importance of recognizing signs and seeking help.

Step 4

Video Viewing: How to Help Someone Struggling With Their Mental Health

10 mins

Step 5

Group Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a scenario related to mental health (e.g., a friend showing signs of depression).
  • Ask groups to discuss how they would support the person in the scenario and what resources they would use.
  • Have each group share their scenario and response with the class.

Step 6

Reflection Worksheet

10 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet to students.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on what they learned and how they can apply it in their lives.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to seek help if they or someone they know is struggling with mental health issues.
  • Provide information on available resources (e.g., school counselor, mental health hotlines).
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Discussion

Mental Health Discussion

A discussion to engage students in talking about mental health, recognizing signs, and seeking help.

What are some common signs of mental health issues?

Encourage students to refer to the video and share their thoughts. Discuss the importance of recognizing these signs early.







Why is it important to reduce the stigma around mental health?

Discuss how stigma can prevent people from seeking help and how reducing stigma can create a supportive environment.







How can you support a friend who is struggling with their mental health?

Encourage students to share ideas from the video and their own experiences. Discuss the importance of listening and offering support.







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Worksheet

Mental Health Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on what they learned about mental health and how they can apply it in their lives.

What is one new thing you learned about mental health today?








How can you apply what you learned to support yourself or others?








What resources are available if you or someone you know needs help?








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