Project: Mental Health Awareness
Health Topics
Mental Health
Specific Health Community Problem
Better access to emotional support and therapeutic care for mental health challenges
Guided Discovery
From a deeper understanding of available resources for students in their school community
Investigation/Research
Please see attached proposals
Lesson Plan with YRBS Data
https://docs.google.com/document/d/173MvaHWB0aXdGE_a7au9E0dnK1uYgDEEhW0YDCCMjXk/edit
Solution
Bunny Yoga
Community Impacts
Based on similar projects, animal therapy relieves stress and helps mitigate the symptoms of anxiety and depression
Connection to Curriculum
Framework: 2.C.01.04 Demonstrate respect for diverse orientations.
SEL Competencies
Social Awareness
Specific SEL Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes
*Work Collaboratively – Clearly define roles and responsibilities *Social Awareness – Active listening (they tend to want to talk over each other); Diverse backgrounds – developing empathy and patience *Decision-making – Learning what works for them may not work for everyone *Professionalism – How to draft an email, or make a phone call, to a community partner
District Name
Essex North Shore Ag/Tech
School Name
Essex Tech
Class/Program
Health Assisting
Number of Teachers
1
Number of Students
14
Grade Level(s)
9-12
Duration/Intensity
February – April; 1-2 hours x 2-3/week
Community Partners
School guidance department; Express Yourself
Content Areas
Comprehensive Health