a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes, often accompanied by physical sensations

a physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease

the practice of taking action to preserve or improve a person's own health

a sudden and debilitating episode of fear and anxiety, often accompanied by physical symptoms, such as increased sweating and hyperventilating

stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; a mental health condition that features obsessive thoughts and compulsions

Anxiety and OCD

RSHE (PSHE)

Mental health conditions

Stress

Depression

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 mental health issues

a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes

a sudden and debilitating episode of fear and anxiety

taking action to preserve or improve a person's own health

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Most people experience anxiety in challenging situations; it is a natural response to ...

being messy and unconcerned with organisation

enjoying change and being flexible with routines

avoiding all of your routines to reduce stress

repeatedly checking things when you know they’re fine

Which of the following is a common symptom of OCD?

It helps people become more social and relaxed.

It improves focus at school and strengthens relationships.

It only affects people during stressful times, like exams.

It can be time-consuming and emotionally exhausting.

What is a common impact of living with OCD?

Physical symptoms of a panic attack might include ...

Everyone has OCD sometimes e.g., when they want things clean.

OCD is a relatively common mental health condition.

People with OCD can just stop their habits if they really try.

OCD involves unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours.

Which of the following are common symptoms of stress?

When you are in a stressful situation, your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline and {{ }} to help you react quickly and stay alert.

Stress can affect your body, emotions and behaviour.

A small amount of stress can sometimes help you stay focused.

Ignoring stress will always make it go away on its own.

Exercise, sleep and talking to someone can help reduce stress.

your body and mind's response to challenging situations

methods used to reduce stress/anxiety by creating a feeling of calm

the process of organising and planning how to divide your time

a step-by-step guide to help manage time and reduce stress

feeling sad for a few hours after a bad day.

a long-lasting mental health condition that affects daily life.

when someone wants attention and acts unhappy.

a type of anger that people feel when things don’t go their way.

Symptoms of stress can be physical, emotional and ...

Anxiety and OCD

Lesson outcome

Content guidance