Mental & Emotional Health
aka "Personal Conflict Resolution"
SPECIAL DISCLAIMER:
SPECIAL DISCLAIMER:
NOTHING in this section of the website is meant to diagnose mental and emotional health illnesses or conditions OR give medical treatment. Any student with a diagnosed mental illness or emotional health condition should continue with the treatment prescribed by their physician, therapist and/or psychiatrist/psychologist.
NOTHING in this section of the website is meant to diagnose mental and emotional health illnesses or conditions OR give medical treatment. Any student with a diagnosed mental illness or emotional health condition should continue with the treatment prescribed by their physician, therapist and/or psychiatrist/psychologist.
Any suggestions of coping strategies, management skills, or assistance exercises are meant to be tools to be implemented and help with mental and emotional health not replacements for your therapy. Not everything works for everyone and each student should take an individual approach as to what positive coping and management strategies work for them in collaboration with your parents/guardians, mentors, therapists, physicians, etc.
Any suggestions of coping strategies, management skills, or assistance exercises are meant to be tools to be implemented and help with mental and emotional health not replacements for your therapy. Not everything works for everyone and each student should take an individual approach as to what positive coping and management strategies work for them in collaboration with your parents/guardians, mentors, therapists, physicians, etc.
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Teens living in the 21st century are suffering from more and more emotional issues that stem from a lack of coping skills as well as deep internal issues. It is arguably the area that teens need the most help and support in and when they don't have it, often stray into making decisions that negatively affect other areas. This is supported each year when I give the "most important topics in Health class" 1st day survey. Almost every year, the top 3 topics selected by 11th graders in Rush Arts are Mental Illness, Stress and Stress Management and general Mental & Emotinal Health.
Teens living in the 21st century are suffering from more and more emotional issues that stem from a lack of coping skills as well as deep internal issues. It is arguably the area that teens need the most help and support in and when they don't have it, often stray into making decisions that negatively affect other areas. This is supported each year when I give the "most important topics in Health class" 1st day survey. Almost every year, the top 3 topics selected by 11th graders in Rush Arts are Mental Illness, Stress and Stress Management and general Mental & Emotinal Health.
This Unit is better categorized as Personal Conflict Resolution. Why?
This Unit is better categorized as Personal Conflict Resolution. Why?
Recall from Middle School (5th grade) that the definition of Conflict = Problem and the Definition of Resolution = Solution. Thus, Conflict Resolution = A peaceful solution to a problem. You can review more by looking at this page
Recall from Middle School (5th grade) that the definition of Conflict = Problem and the Definition of Resolution = Solution. Thus, Conflict Resolution = A peaceful solution to a problem. You can review more by looking at this page
Whereas it is obvious that external conflicts occur and at times, we are the victims of aggression or turmoil that we can not control, other external problems we have actually stem from internal conflicts we have with ourselves. This may be how to control anger, manage stress, cope with life's daily pressures, or deal with a mental illness. Let's unpack this more--you also talk all the time in English class about Internal and External Conflicts. Back in 5th grade again, you may have heard the phrases "me vs myself, me vs you, and me vs nature". Our [poor] Emotional Health in these areas may fuel the conflict with ourselves and others and can manifest in all areas of Wellness including shaping our personality. This unit is also known as Personal Conflict Resolution because the cause of our feelings we need to control, the stress in our lives or the issue we are trying to deal with can initially be from either internal or external stimuli or events BUT HOW we cope with it, express it, deal with it, react to it or respond is almost always a result of our internal feelings.
Whereas it is obvious that external conflicts occur and at times, we are the victims of aggression or turmoil that we can not control, other external problems we have actually stem from internal conflicts we have with ourselves. This may be how to control anger, manage stress, cope with life's daily pressures, or deal with a mental illness. Let's unpack this more--you also talk all the time in English class about Internal and External Conflicts. Back in 5th grade again, you may have heard the phrases "me vs myself, me vs you, and me vs nature". Our [poor] Emotional Health in these areas may fuel the conflict with ourselves and others and can manifest in all areas of Wellness including shaping our personality. This unit is also known as Personal Conflict Resolution because the cause of our feelings we need to control, the stress in our lives or the issue we are trying to deal with can initially be from either internal or external stimuli or events BUT HOW we cope with it, express it, deal with it, react to it or respond is almost always a result of our internal feelings.
This unit will help students be able to begin to understand or to review the inner conflicts they are going through and thus, enable them to better make healthier decisions. It is my hope that students taking this course will be able to self-reflect and improve on this area of one's self AND Develop OR advocate for their peers to develop these areas of one's health
This unit will help students be able to begin to understand or to review the inner conflicts they are going through and thus, enable them to better make healthier decisions. It is my hope that students taking this course will be able to self-reflect and improve on this area of one's self AND Develop OR advocate for their peers to develop these areas of one's health
Unit ASSIGNMENTS
Unit ASSIGNMENTS
Not all assignments are assigned each year
Not all assignments are assigned each year
Unit Topic Pages
Unit Topic Pages
These topic pages do not include sub-topics or student-created web pages. For the full sub-topic list, use the navigation menu, drop-down selector
These topic pages do not include sub-topics or student-created web pages. For the full sub-topic list, use the navigation menu, drop-down selector
Featured Student-Created Projects
Featured Student-Created Projects
Coping Mechanisms.mp4"Coping Mechanisms" is a student-created video by "Ashley and Lunden" from the Class of 2025 listing several coping mechanisms. The students not only share positive and most common coping mechanisms but also typical negative or unhealthy coping mechanisms along with some statistics, data and resources.
"Coping Mechanisms" is a student-created video by "Ashley and Lunden" from the Class of 2025 listing several coping mechanisms. The students not only share positive and most common coping mechanisms but also typical negative or unhealthy coping mechanisms along with some statistics, data and resources.
Stressors.movStressors is a short look at the most common stressors created by "Rea, Violet and Liv" from the Class of 2025
Stressors is a short look at the most common stressors created by "Rea, Violet and Liv" from the Class of 2025
Many Faces of Megan Thee Stallion created by Kyla Odum, Class of 24
Many Faces of Megan Thee Stallion created by Kyla Odum, Class of 24
The image to the left was created by a student in the class of 2024. Her artist's statement is as follows: "this image is supposed to represent the constant confusion, anger, sadness, and so many other emotions that today’s teens deal with. Unfortunately for a lot of us we don’t know how to properly cope with all these emotions so it’s easy for one to end up feeling trapped and in a place of darkness. I drew this picture to display all of the confusion that goes on at once. "
The image to the left was created by a student in the class of 2024. Her artist's statement is as follows: "this image is supposed to represent the constant confusion, anger, sadness, and so many other emotions that today’s teens deal with. Unfortunately for a lot of us we don’t know how to properly cope with all these emotions so it’s easy for one to end up feeling trapped and in a place of darkness. I drew this picture to display all of the confusion that goes on at once. "
This statement is often too true for our teens. As stated during the opening unit and the "PISES" topic: "Emotional Health is often the area that teens struggle with the most and over the last decade, has become an increasingly more prevalent problem."
This statement is often too true for our teens. As stated during the opening unit and the "PISES" topic: "Emotional Health is often the area that teens struggle with the most and over the last decade, has become an increasingly more prevalent problem."
Featured Websites
Featured Websites
STUDENT-CENTERED GLOBAL non-profit focusing on Mental Health, Relationships, Bullying, LGBT violence prevention and support, gaming, etc.
STUDENT-CENTERED GLOBAL non-profit focusing on Mental Health, Relationships, Bullying, LGBT violence prevention and support, gaming, etc.
Click banner to left then use your School District Login to try it out
Click banner to left then use your School District Login to try it out
Featured Poem:
Featured Poem:
HURT is a really long poem that speaks about someone's emotional turmoil, struggles and their ups and downs.
HURT is a really long poem that speaks about someone's emotional turmoil, struggles and their ups and downs.
It was submitted by a student as a performance for their "I am" poem in fall 2019 and was over 300 lines long. She said she found it online but I could never find the entire thing during any google search. This "clip from the poem" is the first 6 lines and last 20 or so lines. This small section embodies the essence of the poem and provides hope for the suffering.
It was submitted by a student as a performance for their "I am" poem in fall 2019 and was over 300 lines long. She said she found it online but I could never find the entire thing during any google search. This "clip from the poem" is the first 6 lines and last 20 or so lines. This small section embodies the essence of the poem and provides hope for the suffering.
After your read it consider the true meaning. If you can, discuss it with someone else. When you are ready, click the arrow to see the simple answer to what it means
After your read it consider the true meaning. If you can, discuss it with someone else. When you are ready, click the arrow to see the simple answer to what it means
Featured Poem:
Featured Poem:
This poem, written in 1966 by Charles C. Finn, speaks of someone struggling with their emotions. They may or may not also be suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder, depression or other mental health illness. Regardless, they are suffering on the inside and "Crying out" while staying quiet.
This poem, written in 1966 by Charles C. Finn, speaks of someone struggling with their emotions. They may or may not also be suffering from some sort of anxiety disorder, depression or other mental health illness. Regardless, they are suffering on the inside and "Crying out" while staying quiet.
The poem is world famous and is sometimes classified as an "essay testimony" rather than a poem. If you are interested, you can read a collection of stories about the poem's impact in the book Please Hear What I'm Not Saying: a Poem's Reach around the World
The poem is world famous and is sometimes classified as an "essay testimony" rather than a poem. If you are interested, you can read a collection of stories about the poem's impact in the book Please Hear What I'm Not Saying: a Poem's Reach around the World
We have to give ourselves permission to believe this
We have to give ourselves permission to believe this
AND
AND
Permission to Find a way to
Permission to Find a way to
DEAL, COPE, MANAGE, PROGRESS, LIVE with
DEAL, COPE, MANAGE, PROGRESS, LIVE with
Unpacked further: Let's make a fictional illustration through words.
Concerning Mental Health (Not Mental Illness): Imagine that you are stuck in a box with no way out.
Some people try to figure out how they got inside the box and look for a way out. Eventually, they are able to climb out using some sort of ladder, rope, etc. Sometimes, the appropriate response is to just hold on to the ladder/rope etc. However, some people just want to stay in their box and don't want to find a way out. Still, others want to find a way out but have no idea how to get a ladder or rope? and yes..before we go any further,. some times they needs someone to drop them the ladder or rope while other times, they can build it themselves from materials they already have.
So..It's okay to not be okay even if we want to always be okay and we need to find a way when we are not okay to live through it, learn from it, and "climb"
