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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify common warning signs of depression that, if not addressed, could lead to suicidal behavior. They write skits and create booklets in which they document appropriate suicide prevention techniques. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define various mental disorders and list some of their signs and symptoms. They identify mental disorders after being given hypothetical scenarios. They share their results with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and discuss the causes and symptoms of depression. They role-play a scenario on the subject of depression, and identify ways to intervene and help those at risk of depression. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the effects of depression and the brain's influence on metal illness. The factors that may affect a person's ability to develop depression are examined in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students analyze case studies to explore similarities and differences among illnesses. PET images are examined to explore how scientists investigate the changes in the way the brain functions during depression. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students consider the goals of a treatment plan for persons who have had the way they think, feel, or behave changed because of mental illness. PET images are utilized to support the evidence of changes in the activity and functioning of the brain. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch a video of people telling about their experiences with a mental illness. They compare and contrast the life stories they saw to reinforce how mental illnesses are biological illnesses that affect a person's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch and discuss a video dealing with the topic of depression and suicide. They answer discussion questions, identify sources of stress, conduct research on exercise and diet, interview a psychiatrist, and take a self-test on depression. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students read the short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper" before researching women's issues that were prevalent during the twentieth century. They look for connections between women's issues and mental health issues, and discuss these topics. Finally, they write a persuasive essay about society's attitudes as they contribute to mental illness. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 3rd
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Students demonstrate proficiency in four locomotor skills: Walking, running, sliding, and skipping. They record their progress in these skills, and identify and discuss the benefits of using locomotor skills for their general health. Full Review »

