Issues that can affect mental health and supportive strategies

Ages 13-14 : What affects mental health?

The 120 minutes of activity choices in these resources ask students to reflect on what can trigger emotional and mental health issues, alongside healthy and unhealthy coping strategies. A video on the amazing teenage brain is included in the fully editable PowerPoint. Unhealthy coping strategies such as self-harm, substance misuse and disordered eating are introduced. This pack contains the following activities:


  • What indicates positive mental health?

  • Signs of struggle

  • Negative triggers

  • The amazing teenage brain (VIDEO)

  • What's the alternative?

  • Negative coping

  • Teenage brain infographic design challenge

Ages 13-14 : What affects mental health?
This resource includes the following files:
  • Age 13-14 What affects mental health? V25(ac)
Lesson plans are flexible allowing for differentiation and the accompanying PowerPoint presentations can be edited according to your needs.
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