Title: Understanding Mental Health

Grade Level: 11th Grade

Objective: Students will be able to understand the importance of mental health and identify ways to maintain good mental health.

Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts on mental health - Videos on mental health - Worksheets on mental health

Introduction (10 minutes): - Begin the lesson by asking students what they think mental health is and why it is important. - Write down their responses on the whiteboard. - Explain to students that mental health is just as important as physical health and that it affects our overall well-being. - Discuss the different factors that can affect mental health, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Body (40 minutes): - Show videos on mental health and discuss the different mental health disorders. - Hand out worksheets on mental health and have students work in pairs to complete them. - Discuss the importance of seeking help if they or someone they know is struggling with mental health issues. - Provide resources for students to seek help, such as school counselors, mental health hotlines, and therapy.

Conclusion (10 minutes): - Review the importance of maintaining good mental health and the different ways to do so. - Ask students to share one thing they learned from the lesson. - Provide students with handouts on mental health resources and encourage them to seek help if needed.

Assessment: - Students will be assessed based on their participation in class discussions and completion of the worksheets.