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Sixth Grade
LESSON
Ten
Mental Health & Illness
60 min
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In this lesson, students explore the difference between mental health and mental illness, understand the stigma associated with mental health struggles, and learn how to recognize warning signs of self-harm and suicide. Students will continue to contribute to their Belonging Blueprints from Lesson 5, by brainstorming ways to create a school environment that supports mental well-being and incorporates resilience habits.
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how to prepare for this lesson
At the start of class, teachers should have the following prepared:
- Students should have journals out
- Video “We All Have Mental Health” tested and queued.
- A copy for each student of the 6.10 Self Harm Signs and Seeking Help Handout
- Supplies for student Belonging Blueprints available.
- Groups’ Belonging Blueprints from Lesson 5
- Have School Counselor information available to display (Direct Instruction)
Additional Resources
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- MedlinePlus). Anxiety, teen depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, eating disorders, self-harm. https://medlineplus.gov.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (2020). 5 action steps to help someone having thoughts of suicide.
- KidsHealth. (n.d.). Talking about suicide.