Fear. Anxiety. Depression. Scholars examine the impacts of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. They analyze the causes of PTSD through a short video clip and class discussion, understanding why it exists and what treatment options are available. 

Concepts

child psychology, stress management, stressors

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a therapist as a guest speaker to address PTSD 
• Brainstorm ideas of what causes PTSD among soldiers in war before viewing the video

Classroom Considerations

• Sensitive subject for students who may have bad memories or PTSD from an event like a car crash

Pros

• Resource provides multiple-choice and open-ended questions for class discussion
• Includes a guided assessment for evaluation

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3