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Mental and Emotional Health Education Unit Unit PlanMental and Emotional Health Education Unit Unit Plan
Publisher
Florida Department of Health
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Health
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Unit Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
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Direct Instruction
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Unit Plan

Mental and Emotional Health Education Unit

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This Mental and Emotional Health Education Unit unit plan also includes:
  • 'How To' for Students
  • Introduction Video
  • Mental and Emotional Health Survey
  • High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey
  • Teacher Overview Video
  • Lesson Plan
  • Worksheet
  • Graphic Organizer
  • Reading Passage
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Stressed out? To begin a mental and emotional health unit, participants take a stress test to determine their level of stress. They study the effects of stress, identify sources of stress in their lives, and learn different ways to manage stress.

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Concepts

stress management, stressors, social-emotional learning, self-management, mental health, emotional development, mindfulness, time management, impulse control, self-discipline, motivation, goal setting, organizational skills

Instructional Ideas

  • If your state conducts a Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) replace the Florida statistics with those from your state
  • Post in the classroom contact information for on-campus and community support services

Classroom Considerations

  • The second of five units in the series
  • Participants require access to devices with internet connections
  • Although designed for Florida schools, the unit is appropriate for any classroom
  • Participants are asked to compare stress levels in teenagers across different racial groups
  • Requires copies of the provided materials

Pros

  • Each of the four lessons includes a script for instructors

Cons

  • None

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