Help your students understand the power of words, recognise negative thoughts and understand more about what impacts mental health

These materials help students understand why negative and positive language (and actions) can impact self-esteem and mental health. Students are introduced to some simple neuroscience, the concept of negative automatic thoughts and how to manage them. There is also a focus on barriers to seeking help with a mental health issue. Video content supports facilitation and helps cover content more efficiently. The pack includes the following activities and ideally would be delivered over 2 or more sessions.

Take 10 Activity 1 - Traffic light words

Take 10 Activity 2 - Gregg's story, the consequences of reacting to negative words (Video content)

Take 10 Activity 3 - Some science behind the words (Video)

Take 10 Activity 4 - Seeking help with mental health, facts, barriers, solutions (Video content)

Take 20 Activity 1 - Pay it forward. 

Take 20 Activity 2 - Negative thoughts and how to manage them (Video content)

Take 30 Activity 3 - Scenarios. Links to Take 20 activity 3

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