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

in this context, professional support to help people work through difficulties, improve mental health and develop coping skills

computer software powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that simulates conversations and interacts with human users

Support for mental health across our lifetime

RSHE (PSHE)

Fluctuating mental health

Impacts of poor mental health

Biological influences on mental health

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

actions taken to help someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

professional support to help people improve mental health

computer software powered by AI that simulates conversations

Match the words to their correct definitions.

They cost too much money to use regularly.

They are only available during office hours.

They require a prescription from a doctor.

They lack understanding of complex emotions.

Why should AI chatbots be used with caution for mental health support?

Some talking therapies can be accessed through self-referral without diagnosis.

You must have a diagnosis before getting any mental health support.

All mental health support requires a GP referral first.

Only severe mental illness qualifies for professional support.

Which statement about accessing mental health support is correct?

Only doctors and hospitals can provide mental health support.

There are many types of support for a wide range of mental health needs.

Mental health support is limited to talking therapies only.

Support is only available for people with severe mental illness.

Which best describes the range of mental health support available?

early support like talking to a teacher or counsellor

more structured, long-term professional support

specialist services for specific mental health conditions

Match each scenario to the type of support that might help.

Which type of confidential support service is available 24/7?

They are completely separate and don't affect each other.

They are closely linked and can influence one another.

Physical health is more important than mental health.

Mental health only affects how we think, not our bodies.

Which of the following best describes the connection between physical and mental health?

When someone is treated unfairly because of a mental health condition, this is called ...

life stages like puberty, pregnancy or chronic illness

mental health changes only happen randomly with no cause

Which major life changes might affect someone's mental health?

Postnatal depression can begin many {{}} after giving birth.

puberty and hormonal changes affecting mood

Match each age group or life stage to a mental health factor that might affect them.

Good physical health always prevents mental health problems.

If you eat well and exercise, you'll never feel depressed or anxious.

Physical health and mental health are completely unrelated.

Looking after our bodies helps but can't always prevent low mental health.

Which statement about looking after our bodies and mental health is most accurate?

Support for mental health across our lifetime

Lesson outcome

Content guidance