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Face of Mental Illness Lesson PlanFace of Mental Illness Lesson Plan
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Health Smart Virginia
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Face of Mental Illness

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There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about mental illness. Help set the record straight with a resource that debunks the falsehoods and provides high schoolers with accurate and important information about the various types of mental illness and the importance of emotional health. Groups investigate a mental disorder, create a storyline for a fictional character living with the disorder, and present their work to the class.

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Concepts

mental health, social-emotional learning, discrimination, empathy, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, self-awareness

Instructional Ideas

  • Post a list of campus support systems or organizations in the community that provide support services

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sensitive to the fact that some class members may be dealing with their own or with family  members that suffer from a disorder; observe reactions and report concerns
  • Third of 16 lessons in the series
  • Preparation includes making copies
  • Although designed for Virginia classrooms, the lesson is appropriate for all learners

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  • Includes a rubric for the research project

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