BHS Health

Strand 2: Mental and Emotional Health (MEH)

Health II

STANDARD

HII.MEH.4: Research school and community mental health resources and determine when professional health services may be required.

CONCEPTS

SKILLS

● School ● Community ● Mental health resources ● Professional health services

● Research ● Determine

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS

1. Know the difference between psychologists, psychiatrists, and individual or family therapists 2. Identify mental health professionals available within the school 3. Discuss when to seek out a mental health professional 4. Identify one trusted adult in a school and non-school setting

KEYTERMS

● Psychologist ● Psychiatrist

● Therapist ● Clinical Social Worker

TEXTBOOK CHAPTER AND WORKBOOK ACTIVITY CONNECTION

Textbook 17.3 (pg. 513)- Understanding and Preventing Suicide Textbook 17.4 (pg. 516)- Getting Help for Mental Illnesses and Disorders

Workbook 17.4 (pg. 164)- Finding Reliable Health Information Workbook 17.4 (pg. 166)- Mental Health Careers