To support the implementation of the SQA Mental Health Award in our Renfrewshire secondary schools, this course has been developed by Shelley Carmichael (PT Gryffe).

INTRODUCTION

• Introduction to Wellbeing and the SQA Mental Health Award

UNIT 1 – UNDERSTANDING

• Lesson 1 – Needs and Wants & Mental Health Term
• Lesson 1 – Pupil Worksheet
• Lesson 2 – Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Media
• Lesson 2 – Pupil Worksheet
• Lesson 3 – Myth Busting & Legislation
• Lesson 3 – Pupil Worksheet

UNIT 2 – INFLUENCES

• Lesson 1 – Introduction and Definitions
• Lesson 1 – Pupil Worksheet – Definitions
• Lesson 2 – Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Media
• Lesson 2 – Pupil Worksheet – Social Factors
• Lesson 3 – Environmental Factors
• Lesson 3 – Pupil Worksheet – Environmental Factors
• Lesson 3 – Environmental Factors Handouts
• Lesson 4 – Personal Factors
• Lesson 4 – Pupil Worksheet – Personal Factors
• Lesson 5 –  Cultural Factors
• Lesson 5 – Pupil Worksheet – Cultural Factors
• Lesson 5 – Cultural Factors Articles
• Lesson 6 – Vulnerable Groups
• Lesson 6 – Pupil Worksheet – Vulnerable Groups
• Lesson 7 – Social Media Intro Lesson
• Lesson 7 – Pupil Worksheet – Technology
• Lesson 8 – Technology – Connection and Disconnection
• Lesson 8 – Pupil Worksheet – Technology – Connection and Disconnection
• Lesson 9 – Social Media Feelings
• Lesson 9 – Pupil Worksheet – Social Media Feelings
• Lesson 9 – Social Media Logos handout
• Lesson 10 – Social Media – Impact
• Lesson 10 – Impact of Social Media – Handout
• Lesson 10 – Pupil Worksheet – Impact of Social Media
• Lesson 10 – Impact of Social Media – Handout
• Lesson 11 – Extreme Social Media and Coping Mechanisms
• Lesson 11 – Pupil Worksheet Coping Strategies
• Teacher checklist – Influences in Mental Health

UNIT 3 – COPING STRATEGIES AND RESILIENCE

• Lesson 1 – Coping Strategies and Resilience PP
• Lesson 1 – Pupil Worksheet – Definitions
• Lesson 2 – Coping Strategies PP
• Lesson 2 – Pupil Worksheet – Coping Strategies
• Lesson 3 – Coping Strategies Case Studies PP
• Lesson 3 – Pupil Worksheet – Coping Strategies Case Studies
• Lesson 4 – Self Care and Mindset PP
• Lesson – 4 – Pupil Worksheet – Self Care and Mindset
• Lesson 5 – Language and Mindset PP
• Lesson 5 – Pupil Worksheet – Language and Mindset
• Lesson 6 – Support and Barriers PP
• Lesson 6 – Pupil Worksheet – Support and Barriers
• Lesson 7 – Review and Assessment PP
• Lesson 7 – Pupil Worksheet – Review and Assessment
• Extention Materials – Mindful Colouring