Substance Use & Mental Health
The Substance Use & Mental Health education module includes 10 total lessons. Each lesson includes a presentation, speaker notes for educators, and activities to promote student engagement. Find all 10 lessons below.
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Lesson 1: Introduction
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Lesson 2: About Substances (Part 1)
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Lesson 3: About Substances (Part 2)
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Lesson 4: Substance Use Disorders
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Lesson 6: What is Mental Health?
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Lesson 7: Mental Health Signs & Symptoms
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Lesson 8: Managing Your Mental Health
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Lesson 9: Know Your Actions
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Lesson 10: Conclusion
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FAQs
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Yes! The intervention lessons, mental health resources, and all corresponding activity directions and materials are available at no cost. There may be hand-outs that you would like to print for your class, but all materials are designed to be teacher-friendly and use resources you already have in your classroom.
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Feel free to contact us at any time with questions or concerns. Our goal is to support you and empower students to make educated decisions regarding their physical and mental health.
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Great question! This happens more often that you think, and you are not alone. Kids ask great questions and they're courage to speak up and willingness to confide in you is a great sign that you are a trusted adult in their lives. We recommend familiarizing yourself with local resources that provide support for individuals suffering from substance use disorders or mental illness. Your school likely as systems in place for this as well. If you are still uncertain, you are always welcome to contact us if you have concerns.
The 988 Lifeline connects anyone in the United States to trained crisis counselors for immediate emotional support, mental health assistance, or substance use-related concerns.
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Thank you for asking! Under the "Contact Us" page you can find a survey link that provides us with your feedback. All responses are anonymous, and we are frequently evaluating the program and looking for ways to improve MindWise for both students and teachers.