Chapter 8 Mental Health Lesson Planner
| Lesson Plan | Learning Targets | NHES | Student and Instructor Resources | Differentiated Instruction Options |
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| Lesson 8.1: Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders |
1. Explain what a mental disorder is and provide two examples. 2. Describe what a stigma is and explain how it can affect someone with a mental disorder. 3. Explain different ways that mental disorders may be treated. |
SAW My Anxiety and Emotions Self-Assessment Worksheet NTG Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders Note-Taking Guide VRW Understanding and Treating Mental Disorders Vocabulary Review Worksheet SBW Communicating About Mental Health Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
LP ELL Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
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| Lesson 8.2: Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders |
4. Compare and contrast anxiety and anxiety disorders. 5. Identify five symptoms of anxiety disorder. 6. Explain three common influences on teen anxiety. 7. Describe the value of gratitude and explain two ways to practice it. |
NTG Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders Note-Taking Guide VRW Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders Vocabulary Review Worksheet SBW Practicing Healthy Behaviors Gratitude Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
LP ELL Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
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| Lesson 8.3: Depression and Mood Disorders |
8. Explain what mood disorders are and describe their characteristics using three examples. 9. Describe risk factors associated with mood disorders. 10. Compare and contrast sadness and depression. 11. Identify five signs of depression. |
NTG Depression and Mood Disorders Note-Taking Guide VRW Depression and Mood Disorders Vocabulary Review Worksheet SBW Making Healthy Decisions Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
LP ELL Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
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| Lesson 8.4: Self-Harm and Suicide |
12. Describe what is meant by the term trigger in the context of mental health. 13. Explain how self-harm is related to emotional health. 14. Describe the warning signs of suicide. 15. Describe three suicide prevention strategies. 16. Identify resources for suicide prevention. |
NTG Self-Harm and Suicide Note-Taking Guide VRW Self-Harm and Suicide Vocabulary Review Worksheet SBW Healthy Communication Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |
LP ELL Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Vocabulary Review Worksheet AS Skill-Building Challenge Worksheet |