Holistic Approach to Optimal Mental Health - defines terms and discusses important components affecting mental health including: Healthy diet, Manage stress, Staying active, Social connection, Quality sleep, and Meaning and purpose
Differentiate characteristics of healthy vs unhealthy relationships. Outline dating. Complete raise a red flag activity with it. And worksheet to accompany it for homework.
Differentiate between social and emotional health. Developing SMART goals - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely. Accompanies two worksheets - how to build health relationships, and how to improve self esteem.
Outlines pregnancy and parenting. Has worksheet to accompany it. Reviews chromosomes, genes, and egg fertilization. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Challenges faced by adolescent parents.
Stimulants, Depressants, Narcotics and Hallucinogens. Physical and behavioral effects. Short and Long Term Effects. Relationship between drug use and disease
Overview emergencies: life threatening vs. minor. How to identify heart attacks, strokes and choking. How to respond to an emergency: first aid, rescue breathing/choking, and minor cuts/sprains/bleeding.
Overview disease and health conditions common in adults and adolescents - heart disease, hypertension, - asthma, diabetes, obesity, lyme disease, STDs, HIV/AIDS