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

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

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

Mental health conditions

RSHE (PSHE)

Stress

Anxiety and OCD

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?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

actions taken to help someone in a difficult situation

being judged/treated unfairly because of a particular characteristic

a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest

Complete the sentence: {{}} can experience mental ill health. There are some experiences that may influence our mental health, but it is never anyone's fault.

healthy, supportive relationships with friends and family

you can bounce back from setbacks and ask for help when needed

you isolate yourself and worry about the future

you have goals and interests that motivate you

Which of these could be a sign of a mental health condition?

Preventative actions to protect mental health would **not** include:

counselling – talking with a trained person about feelings and problems

group therapy – talking with others who are going through similar experiences

medication - prescribed by a trusted medical professional

CBT - a way to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours

persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness

What does the term 'mental health' refer to?

How much physical activity should teenagers aim for each day?

Benefits of regular exercise can include...

Complete the sentence: We should avoid screens for an {{}} before we go to sleep.

If someone is unconscious, you should follow the ABCDE rule to check their condition. What does the B stand for?

calls to 'wake up' to check levels of consciousness

Before beginning CPR on an unconscious patient, you should administer five initial...

a condition where the body cannot regulate its temperature properly

a person who is in need of medical attention

when harmful germs enter your body and multiply, causing illness

a safe way to lay an unconscious person on their side

a blockage of the airway that prevents normal breathing

Mental health conditions

Lesson outcome

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