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Seventh & Eighth Grade
LESSON
Ten
Whole Body Mental Health
45 Minutes
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Lesson Overview
This lesson explores the neurobiology of connection as it relates to overall mental health, and gives students an opportunity to dig deeper into what it means to care for their whole selves. Students will also discuss barriers to treatments for mental health and explore the importance of creativity and expression in self care strategies.
Lesson Objectives
- Define and discuss mental health
- Learn more about the neurobiology of connection and mental health
- Explore the role of creativity and mindfulness in mental health
- Collaborate to learn more about mental health
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Compassionate response reminder: Teaching prevention education helps provide students with language and tools to define and identify abuse. Often while teaching prevention education, students will disclose experiences of harm or abuse to trusted adults. This lesson is trauma-informed and has been designed to acknowledge the varied experiences students may have. Before teaching please be sure you feel equipped to respond to instances of disclosure with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach. Please also confer with other school staff on how to handle student disclosures and navigate sensitive topics raised during these lessons.
There are small group breakouts within this lesson. Be prepared to split your students into small groups.