Sophomores 8/29

Grade: 10

Topic: Mental Health

Objective: Students will learn about mental illnesses and how to reduce stigma.

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Standard (s): M 1: Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well being.

Materials:

• Slideshow (below)

Procedures:

1. Review slideshow with students.

2. Group Discussion:

• • • How do people treat mental illnesses different then physical ones? Why?

    • What keeps people from seeking treatment for mental illness?

    • Why does saying things like, "I am so depressed." or "Don't act so psycho!" make stigma's worse?