Dealing with Depression + Mental Health PSHE Lesson (1-2 Hours) . Editable 25 slide PowerPoint Lesson, Lesson Assessment, Student Resources, Signposting to extra support services. Bonus Mindfulness Activity and much more.
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Learning objectives
To define the term depression and anxiety
To explore how depression might make someone feel and act
To explore what support networks and treatments are available for depression
Some Key Terms Covered
Depression, Headache, Anxiety, CBT, Cognitive, Behavioural, Therapy, dysregulation, Premenstrual
PSHE (Assessment) Objectives
I can explain the science behind depression
I can recognise the emotional, Behavioural and cognitive characteristics of depression
I know the treatments available for depression
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Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ PSHE Association Theme:Health & Wellbeing
⟴ Statutory Health Topic 1: Mental Wellbeing
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