Description

What Stigma is an interactive lesson for middle grade students. Students complete a “write around the room” activity to determine what they already know about mental illness. With guidance, students differentiate between adolescent stress and mental illness, as well as identifying common causes and symptoms. Students learn about the impact of stigma on help-seeking behavior and what they can do to help themselves or a loved one who is struggling. Additionally, students identify available national and local mental health resources.

What Stigma includes:

• Detailed Lesson Plan
• Student Handouts (4 Pages)
• Additional Resources for Students
• A Learn More Choice Board
• Opportunities for Movement
• Slideshow & Editable Materials (with Free Canva Account)
• Links to 20+ Additional Resources

⭐You’ll need a Free Canva Account for Educators to access & edit most materials

1. First, download your PDF once your purchase is processed. It will include all of the lesson plans as well as tips and suggestions for setting up your classroom, classroom management strategies & more.
2. Inside the PDF you’ll find a table of contents with links to all of your materials. Most links will open an editable template in Canva (although some connect you with Google Docs & Forms).
3. These Canva templates are fully editable, although you can use them as is with your students. They are also downloadable and printable inside of Canva.

What Stigma focuses on National Health Education Standards 1, 2, 3, 4 & 8, as well as Self Management, Self Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Social Awareness from the CASEL-5.