RSHE lesson for Key Stage 4: recognising mental ill-health

This lesson includes a lesson plan for teachers and accompanying worksheets for students, focusing on signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• recognise signs that someone might have mental health issues such as a mood disorder, stress or anxiety
• explain when and whom to tell if concerned for theirs or someone else’s mental wellbeing
• describe the range of support available for those with emotional or mental health problems, including how best to access local services.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

• young people aged 14 to 16
• use with whole classes

This lesson forms part of the PSHE Association’s RSHE-linked lesson plans. You can download the full set on their website.

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