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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 the impact and portrayal of mental illness in literature. They develop thier ideas about mental health through the arts in this the third lesson on mental health. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are oriented to the kinds of treatment and care the mentally ill received prior to the 19th century-using the example of England's legendary Bedlam, the world's oldest mental health asylum. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the study of human behavior and develop their ideas about the importance of understanding mental health. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze information from newspaper articles regarding current health isssues. In small groups, they select an article, complete a worksheet, answer discussion questions, and write a one-page summary on the criteria for healthy living. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students discover what mental health is. They discuss examples and draw pictures of themselves taking care of their mental health. They write a story about a time when they felt good about themselves. 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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- 6th - 12th
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Students brainstorm stressful feelings and situations. They create posters in cooperative groups about different situations in which stress occurs. They discuss the posters and determine positive/healthy ways to cope with stressful situations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 11th
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Students determine a working definition of class in order to determine how social class can affect personal health. They research their own nutritional needs and work to encourage healthy change in their communities. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of mental health and how it is measured. They conduct research using a variety of resources and focusing upon the topics included in the lesson plan. The lesson includes a definition for mental health that can be used by the teacher. Full Review »
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