Lesson 2.3 - Mental Health
Mental health is an important thing to talk about, but it can sometimes feel very uncomfortable. Despite this, increasing mental health awareness is crucial as it can have many positive outcomes.
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
(1) Practice and share strategies for self soothing
(2) Learn about mindfulness and how it can support mental health
(3) Read and Reflect upon a wellness-based article
(4) Reflect upon your current state of wellbeing
(5) Use adjectives to create phrases of positive affirmations
(8:00 pm - 9:30 pm)
- Announcements: Assignment Completion, Today's Class
- Activity: Icebreaker - Mindfulness and Stretching
- Forum: What activities do you do to support your mental health?
- Video: Teenagers Talking About Mental Health
- Partner Pairings: Discussion - Read and Share
- PowerPoint: Strategies for Self Soothing
- Resources for Mental Health
(9:30 pm - 9:45 pm)
- BREAK
(9:45 pm - 11:15 pm)
- Forum: Positive Affirmations
- Breakout Rooms: Work period for any outstanding assignments
- Exit Card: Today's Class
