8 Lesson Plans · 8 Video Lessons · Printable Handouts
Overview
Taking care of our mental health is so important to thriving as individuals. And yet, many of us struggle with it and then feel shame about struggling with it. In this series, we explore what it means to take care of our mental health and how to combat the shame and stigma that often comes with mental illness. Recognizing the complex and deeply personal dimensions of mental illness, this series specifically looks at anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Each lesson plan includes a 5 minute video on the topic.
Grades level: 9-12
Lesson Plan Durations: 45-60 min each
Lessons:
Lesson 1: Mental Health 101
Lesson 2: Shame & Stigma
Lesson 3: Anxiety, Part I
Lesson 4: Anxiety, Part II
Lesson 5: Depression, Part I
Lesson 6: Depression, Part II
Lesson 7: Self-Harm
Lesson 8: Suicide
Learning outcomes:
It is expected that students will learn:
DSM-5 informed definitions and descriptions of common mental illnesses, including anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation
How to be there for others who are struggling with mental illness (even if you aren't struggling yourself)
Practical tips for what to do if you find yourself struggling with mental illness
Encouraging stories of people who've struggled with mental illness and who've made it through them
Bundle includes:
All Just Breathe lesson plans, streamable videos, and accompanyingprintable material
