related to living things and life processes

being judged or treated unfairly just because of a particular characteristic, situation or condition, like having a mental health condition

the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult or dangerous situation, such as providing care and seeking medical attention

Biological influences on mental health

RSHE (PSHE)

Fluctuating mental health

Impacts of poor mental health

Support for mental health across our lifetime

This unit explores fluctuating mental health across the lifespan. Pupils learn how mental health changes, understand impacts of poor mental health, examine biological influences including hormones and sleep, and know how to access appropriate support.

Mental health: How might my mental health change?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

being judged because of a characteristic, situation or condition

actions taken to help someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

Mental health and physical health are closely linked.

When our mental health changes, our physical health remains unchanged.

When our mental health changes, our physical health can be impacted.

Poor mental health can always be avoided.

Which of the following statements are true?

Which of the following biological changes might lead to poor mental health?

can help to reduce the stigma around mental health.

body produces endorphins which boost mood.

Match the following sentence starters to the correct endings.

{{}} and chronic illness can affect mental health for many members of a family unit.

Mental health concerns should be kept to ourselves.

Talking about poor mental health can break down barriers around mental health.

There is no support available for poor mental health.

If you're concerned about mental health, you should talk to a trusted adult.

If you're not heard when you ask for support, you should keep quiet.

Which of the following statements are **false**?

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

professional help given to improve someone's physical or mental health

Mental health is less important than physical health.

Regular exercise and a healthy diet can have a positive effect on mental health.

Mental health is more important than physical health.

Mental health is just as important as physical health.

Poor mental health can impact a person's ...

can live contented, meaningful lives with support and treatment.

talk to a trusted adult if you're concerned about mental health.

Complete the following sentence starters with the correct ending.

Mental health concerns are never a person's fault.

Substance abuse decreases the risk of poor mental health.

Substance abuse increases the risk of poor mental health.

Mental health can influence the way in which we think, feel or behave.

Biological influences on mental health

Lesson outcome

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