About This Lesson
Mental Health Course Lesson 1
This course is part of a comprehensive 20-lesson programme on mental health, designedspecifically for young people. Each lesson is ready to teach—no pre-planningrequired—providing everything you need in one place.The slides guide you step by step through each topic, incorporating discussion points, quizzes, and interactive activities to promote active learning. With engaging visuals and carefully structured content, these lessons are tailored for KS3 and KS4 students, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all learners.Each lesson follows a consistent format, making it easy to deliver while maintaining a clear and structured approach. Developed by education and mental health specialists, Church and Lee, this course equips students with essential skills to build resilience, manage stress, and develop a positive mindset.
Get started with Lesson 1 for free! After that, each lesson is just £3.50, or you can unlock the entire course at a special discounted rate of £49.99. Plus, when you choose the full package, you’ll receive an exclusive bonus lesson at the end, designed to reinforce and summarize everything you’ve learned!
Lesson 1: What is Mental Health:
This lesson is designed to engage students in understanding the importance of mental health and its impact on daily life. It follows a structured approach to encourage discussion, assess prior knowledge, and deepen understanding through interactive activities.
Lesson Structure:
- Opening Diagnostic Question – Assess students’ prior knowledge andmisconceptions about mental health.
- Why Mental Health is the Key to a Better Life – Explore how mental well-beinginfluences overall quality of life.
- Why Mental Health Matters – Discuss its role in relationships, education, andpersonal development.
- What Good and Poor Mental Health Looks Like – Identify characteristics of bothpositive and struggling mental health.
- Common Mental Health Conditions – Overview of conditions such as autism,schizophrenia, ADHD, BPD, OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.
- Who Mental Health Can Affect – Emphasise that mental health is relevant toeveryone, regardless of background or circumstance.
- Quiz – Reinforce learning with an engaging activity to check understanding.
- Plenary Discussion – Reflect on key takeaways and encourage students to apply their learning in daily life.
This lesson provides a strong foundation for further exploration into mental health topics,fostering awareness and resilience among students.If you have any questions, suggestions or feedback, feel free to contact thecreators through this platform
