Promoting mental health awareness involves understanding its multifaceted influences, including biological, social, and cultural factors. This approach helps nurture empathy and reduce stigma, fostering stronger relationships and healthier identities.
Balanced -equal emphasis on theoretical knowledge and practical skills around mental health
Broad - multiple perspectives, breadth in terms of subject coverage, looking at mental health from biological, mathematical, psychological perspectives.
Organize workshops where students engage in activities that promote empathy and understanding toward those with mental health challenges.
Design
Create infographics
Create t-shirts with positive messages around mental health
Have students design awareness campaigns aimed at reducing stigma and promoting mental health resources. They could create brochures, videos, or social media content to share information.
ATL: Research, Thinking
Learner Profile - Caring, Reflective, Inquirers
Global Context - Identities and Relationships
Explorations - Identity formation, self-esteem, status, role models, development, transitions, health and wellness; physical, psychological and social well-being.
SOI - Understanding how mental health is influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors allows us to develop empathy and reduce stigma, fostering healthier identities and stronger relationships.
I & S
Discuss how different cultures perceive mental health and its treatment. Investigate barriers to accessing mental health services, such as lack of awareness, stigma, socioeconomic factors, and insufficient healthcare resources.
Maths
Begin with research on mental health statistics, the prevalence of mental health disorders, and the stigma surrounding mental illness.