"What is Mental Health" (Texas version) follows the story of Sam as he struggles with mental health. In addition to identifying the characteristics of a mentally and emotionally healthy individuals and brainstorming positive habits that impact mental health, students also learn how social groups can impact mental health and identify healthy techniques for managing reactions in times of emotional stress.  This lesson answers all of the questions from the original ''What is Mental Health'' along with these additional questions: -What are some techniques to manage emotional stress? -How does setting goals impact health? -How can social changes impact self-esteem?  This lesson is for grades 6-8.  How can I teach my students how to manage emotional stress? In this Texas version of What is Mental Health, students will learn healthy techniques for managing reactions in times of emotional stress. In addition, students learn how to influence peers positively in stressful situations.  How do I help my child decide what to do after high school? If you are a parent and want to talk about preparing for having a full-time job after graduation and setting goals, this lesson if for you!

What is Mental Health? (Texas)

Describe how mental and emotional health can affect health-related behaviors.

MEH1.8.11

Examine the importance of being aware of one’s own feelings and of being sensitive to the feelings of others.

MEH1.8.29

Demonstrate how to effectively ask for assistance to improve personal mental and emotional health.

MEH4.8.6

Set a realistic goal to improve or maintain positive mental and emotional health.

MEH6.8.2

Describe the relationships among physical, mental, and social health factors during adolescence (e.g., the effects of stress on physical and mental performance, effects of nutrition on growth).

23.C.3a

Mental health influences the ways individuals look at themselves, their lives, and others in their lives.

ORH.I.2

An individual’s mental health is impacted by emotions, social relationships and physical health, and has an impact on the way an individual  thinks, feels, and behaves.

ORH.C.2

There are many factors that can influence one’s mental health, including  family, environment, genetics, brain chemistry, health behaviors, personal values,  peers, media, technology, culture, and community.

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Individuals analyze the influences of views on mental health and mental  illness (self, family, peers, culture, society, media, etc.) Other Required Health  Areas Functional Knowledge.

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Analyze the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and demonstrate healthy techniques for managing reactions in times of emotional stress.

Evaluate the importance of social groups and peer influences and explain how they can affect individual mental health and wellness.

Describe how internal and external factors influence self-esteem.

Identify and develop strategies for setting long-term personal goals.

Identify decision-making skills that promote individual, family, and community mental health.

Create and discuss personal life goals that one wishes to achieve and consider the financial impact of graduating from high school, having a full-time job, and waiting until marriage if one plans to have children.

14.C

Examine ways to influence peers positively and promote resiliency in others in stressful situations.

Promote a positive and respectful school environment.

8.1.M

Establish goals for improving personal and community health.

6.1.P

Apply a decision-making process to enhance health.

5.1.M

Analyze internal and external influences on mental, emotional, and social health.

2.1.M

Access accurate sources of information and services about mental, emotional, and social health

3.1.M

Analyze the qualities of healthy peer and family relationships.

1.2.M

Describe how social environments affect health and well-being.

1.5.M

Set a goal to reduce life stressors in a health-enhancing way.

6.2.M

Promote a positive and respectful environment at school and in the community

8.2.M

Analyze internal and external factors that influence mental and emotional health.

Explain the interrelationship of mental, emotional, and social health

4.1a

Describe strategies to minimize negative influences on mental and emotional health.

4.2c

Analyze internal factors that contribute to mental and emotional health.

4.2d

Connect how setting a personal goal contributes to positive mental, emotional, and social wellness.

4.2a

Define a clear, attainable personal goal.

4.2b

Describe characteristics of a mentally and emotionally healthy person

MEH 1.6.8 

Describe characteristics of positive mental and emotional health.

MEH 1.8.8 

Assess the impact and power of embracing a growth mindset in order to determine and reach one’s goals

GS 6.1.8 

GS 6.3.8 

Assess the barriers to achieving a personal health goal.

GS 6.4.8 

Make a commitment to practice healthy behaviors.

SM 7.4.8 

Examine characteristics of a mentally and emotionally healthy person.

MEH 1.1.12 

GS 6.2.12 

Assess the barriers to achieving a personal health goal

GS 6.3.12 

Develop a plan to attain a personal health goal.

GS 6.4.12 

Use strategies to overcome barriers to achieving a personal health goal.

GS 6.6.12 

Describe and apply the basic health concept of mental and emotional wellbeing.

HE5.1.c

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

HE5.6:

Set a personal health goal and track progress toward its achievement.

HE5.6.a

Identify and utilize resources to assist in achieving a personal health goal.

HE5.6.b

Identify the interrelationships of emotional and social health in adolescence.

HE6.1.b

HE6.6:

Choose a personal health practice with a goal for adoption.

HE6.6.b

Develop a plan to achieve a personal health goal.

HE6.6.c

Explain how personal health goals can vary with changing priorities.

HE6.6.d

HE7.6:

Examine the effectiveness of personal health practices.

HE7.6.a

Demonstrate the skills necessary to achieve a personal health goal.

HE7.6.c

HE8.6:

Develop a goal to adopt, maintain, or improve a personal health practice.

HE8.6.b

Outline the strategies and skills necessary to attain a personal health goal.

HE8.6.c

HEHS.6:

Identify health goals based on an evaluation of personal health and health needs.

HEHS.6.a

Develop a personal health action plan to address health goals.

HEHS.6.b

Analyze barriers and solutions to achieving health goals

HEHS.6.c

Monitor progress in achieving shortterm and long-term personal health goals.

HEHS.6.d

Apply personal health data and information to support achievement of one’s short- and long-term health goals

2.2.6.B.4

Evaluate the impact of individual and family needs on the development of a personal wellness plan and addressidentified barriers.

2.2.12.B.2

Predict how relationships may evolve over time, focusing on changes in friendships, family, dating relationships, and lifetime commitments such as marriage.

What is Mental Health? (Texas)

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