Mental health conditions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what a mental health condition is and the factors that may contribute to it.
Key learning points
- Feeling worried and down are normal and not signs of a mental health condition.
- Anxiety and depression are common types of mental health conditions.
- There are key ways we can spot if we are struggling with a mental health condition.
- There are many actions we can take to prevent mental health condition(s).
- There are many ways we can seek support if we feel we are experiencing a mental health condition.
Keywords
Anxiety - a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes, often accompanied by physical sensations
Support - the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult or dangerous situation, such as providing care and seeking medical attention
Stigma - being judged or treated unfairly just because of a particular characteristic, situation or condition, like having a mental health condition
Depression - 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
Common misconception
People who experience mental health conditions do so because they have not looked after themselves properly.
Anyone can experience mental health conditions. There are some experiences that may influence our mental health, but it is never anyone's fault.
Teacher tip
Be aware of your class context and be sensitive if you have young people with experiences of mental health condition(s), either themselves or people around them.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How much physical activity should teenagers aim for each day?
Q2.Benefits of regular exercise can include...
Q3.Complete the sentence: We should avoid screens for an before we go to sleep.
Q4.If someone is unconscious, you should follow the ABCDE rule to check their condition. What does the B stand for?
Q5.Before beginning CPR on an unconscious patient, you should administer five initial...
Q6.Match the words to the definitions.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definitions.
Q2.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.
Q3.Which of these could be a sign of a mental health condition?
Q4.Preventative actions to protect mental health would not include:
Q5.Talk therapies include...
Q6.What does the term 'mental health' refer to?
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