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Mental and Emotional Health Education Unit

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This Mental and Emotional Health Education Unit unit plan also includes:

Stressed out? To begin a mental and emotional health unit, participants take a stress test to determine their level of stress. They study the effects of stress, identify sources of stress in their lives, and learn different ways to manage stress.

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Concepts
stress management, stressors, social-emotional learning, self-management, mental health, emotional development, mindfulness, time management, impulse control, self-discipline, motivation, goal setting, organizational skills
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Instructional Ideas
  • If your state conducts a Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) replace the Florida statistics with those from your state
  • Post in the classroom contact information for on-campus and community support services
Classroom Considerations
  • The second of five units in the series
  • Participants require access to devices with internet connections
  • Although designed for Florida schools, the unit is appropriate for any classroom
  • Participants are asked to compare stress levels in teenagers across different racial groups
  • Requires copies of the provided materials
Pros
  • Each of the four lessons includes a script for instructors
Cons
  • None