a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that affects how you think and feel; it can make daily activities hard and may include physical symptoms

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

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

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Depression

RSHE (PSHE)

Mental health conditions

Stress

Anxiety and OCD

This unit explores mental health conditions including stress, anxiety and depression. Pupils learn to recognise symptoms, distinguish normal worries from mental health conditions, understand treatment options, and know how to access professional support confidently.

What are common types of mental health conditions?

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

a feeling of sadness which will go away if you ignore it.

a common mental health condition characterised by persistent sadness.

a condition that can only be cured by specific medication.

a sign that someone does not look after themselves properly.

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Ways to support someone who is experiencing symptoms of depression include:

Sometimes people don’t open up about their feelings because of the worry about {{}} associated with depression.

making lots of new friends and being sociable

loss of interest in things someone used to enjoy

difficulty concentrating or making decisions

Symptoms of depression do **not** include:

using online services of a recognised charity

taking advice from untrained social media influencers

Reliable resources for help with depression include:

your body and mind's response to challenging situations

a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcome

practices to maintain health and prevent disease

chemicals in the body that act like messengers

{{}} are things that put us under pressure and can cause anxiety or stress.

Physical symptoms of stress do **not** include:

Emotional symptoms of stress do **not** include:

helping us build healthy habits, like regular sleep and exercise

avoiding talking to anyone about our feelings

making us feel worse over longer periods of time

Self-care strategies can help to protect our mental wellbeing by ...

a condition where a person has unwanted thoughts and repeats certain actions

a type of depression that only affects teenagers and young people

a personality trait where someone is always organised and neat

a temporary mood swing that only lasts for a few hours, no more

Starter Quiz

Match the words to the definitions.