using drugs or alcohol harmfully, hurting health, relationships or daily life in ways hard to control

Fluctuating mental health

RSHE (PSHE)

Impacts of poor mental health

Biological influences on 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

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

feelings we have inside, like happiness, sadness or anger

using drugs or alcohol harmfully in ways that are hard to control

Match the following words to the correct definitions.

Mental health is how well we feel emotionally, {{}} and socially.

A person's mental health tends to stay the same throughout their lifetime.

A person's mental health fluctuates both day-to-day and across their lifetime.

Good mental health means that we might feel calm and content inside.

Good mental health means we're unable to cope with normal stresses.

Which of the following statements are true?

Even if we have good mental health, we can still experience a range of ...

getting plenty of sleep and regular exercise

Which of the following could have a negative effect on mental health?

If we're struggling with mental health, we should keep it to ourselves.

If we're struggling with mental health, we should speak to a trusted adult.

If we're not heard straight away, we should keep asking for help.

All online content can help to promote healthy behaviour.

If a person has poor mental health, it's because they've done something wrong.

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

a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes

feeling overwhelmed, anxious or pressured when facing challenges

actions taken to help someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

Match the following words to their correct definition.

Mental health conditions are always due to people not looking after themselves.

Mental health conditions can affect anyone.

Mental health is not as important as physical health.

Mental health is just as important as physical health.

It is not a person's fault if they suffer with a mental health condition.

Which of the following are examples of self-care strategies that could improve mental health?

{{}} is a mental health condition characterised by a persistent feeling of sadness, and a loss of interest that affects how you think and feel.

ignore their feelings as they'll soon pass

If anyone has been struggling with their mental health for a long period of time, it would be a good idea to ...

Which of the following could negatively impact a person's mental health?

Fluctuating mental health

Lesson outcome

Content guidance