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PSHE | Key Stage 4 | Understanding Mental Health in Adolescents

Understanding Mental Health in Adolescents

In this unit, we will explore essential topics related to mental well-being during adolescence. As Key Stage 4 students, you will gain valuable insights into understanding, promoting, and supporting mental health among young people.

Lesson 1: The Mental Health Spectrum and Stigma

Purpose in Sequence:

This lesson on mental health defines key terms such as wellbeing, mental illness, and stigma, explaining that mental health exists on a spectrum that can fluctuate. It emphasises the importance of good mental health for overall wellbeing, particularly during adolescence, a period of significant change and pressure.