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Mental Health Ks4 PSHE unit - Wellbeing

KS4 PSHE Unit – Mental Health & Wellbeing | Emotional Resilience & Support Strategies This 7-lesson PSHE unit focuses on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting positive mental health in young people. With age-appropriate, sensitive, and thought-provoking content, this unit helps students explore their own wellbeing, understand common mental health challenges, and learn how to support themselves and others. Designed for Key Stage 4 students (ages 14–16), the unit aligns with the statutory RSE and Health Education guidance, and is suitable for delivery in PSHE lessons, form time, drop-down days, or wellbeing weeks. **Lesson Topics Included:** * Depression & Mental Health – Recognising signs and understanding support * Mental Health vs Mental Illness – Breaking down the differences * Tackling Mental Health Stigma – Challenging stereotypes and myths * Supporting Others with Mental Health Needs – Building empathy and skills * What Is Mental Health? – An introduction to emotional wellbeing * Why Don’t Men Talk? – Exploring masculinity, vulnerability, and stigma * Suicide & Self-Harm – Understanding risks, warning signs, and how to seek help **Bonus Resource:** KS3 & KS4 Suicide Awareness Month Assembly – Perfect for whole-school delivery and PSHE events **Each Lesson Pack Includes:** * A fully editable PowerPoint presentation * (Includes learning outcomes, confidence checkers, video links, and thought-provoking discussion prompts) * Student-Centred Tasks – Comprehension activities, critical thinking, scenario-based discussions * Assessment Opportunities – Confidence checkers and reflection activities * Extension & Support Resources – Web links, follow-up suggestions, and additional guidance for staff * Inclusive & Sensitive Delivery – Designed to support both specialists and non-specialists **This unit is ideal for:** PSHE leads and Heads of Year building a robust mental health education programme Wellbeing and 51���� teams looking for preventative mental health content Teachers supporting young people through exam stress, pressure, and emotional challenges Format: Editable PowerPoints + printable worksheets Target Age Group: KS4 (14–16) Topics: Mental health, depression, stigma, support strategies, suicide awareness, emotional resilience Give your students the tools to understand, protect, and care for their mental wellbeing—while helping create a school culture that is informed, supportive, and stigma-free. **Why not check out some of our latest PSHE super bundles below:** [Friendships & Support Ks3 PSHE unit](/teaching-resource/friendships-and-support-pshe-unit-ks3-relationships-education-13127639) [Online Safety + Staying Safe Ks3 PSHE unit ](/teaching-resource/online-safety-the-internet-pshe-unit-13127607) [Bullying & Conflict PSHE Unit ](/teaching-resource/bullying-conflict-ks3-pshe-unit-relationships-education-13127642) [British Values Explored Bundle](/teaching-resource/resource-12767791) [Romance, Love + Relationships](/teaching-resource/romance-love-and-relationships-pshe-unit-ks4-13127648) [Society, Body Image + Peer Pressure ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767794) [Finance Risk + Online Safety ](/teaching-resource/resource-12767796) **Leave a positive review and we will send you a free lesson on any PSHE Topic. Just email Mike at thecre8tiveresources@gmail.com **