MS Health I Instructional Guide

Strand 2: Mental and Emotional Health (MEH)

Health I

STANDARD

HI.MEH.3: Explore relevant facts about self-harming behaviors and suicide, including warning signs, and where to turn for help.

CONCEPTS

SKILLS

● Relevant facts ● Self-harming behaviors ● Suicide ● Warning signs ● Help

● Explore ● Recognize ● Getting Help

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS

1. Identify the risk factors of suicide 2. Identify the underlying facts about self-harming behaviors

3. Recognize signs that someone may be at risk of attempting suicide 4. Identify ways to respond to warning signs of self harm and suicide 5. Recognize myths and facts about suicide 6. Learn about the different options and resources for help and treatment 7. Recognize Safe UT and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline as methods for reporting suicide concerns

KEYTERMS

● Risk factors ● Self-harm ● Suicide ● Suicide contagion

● Suicide clusters ● Survivors ● FACTS

TEXTBOOK CHAPTER AND WORKBOOK ACTIVITY CONNECTION

Textbook 5.3 (pg. 146-155 - Preventing Suicide

Workbook 5.3 (pg. 62)- What would you do? Workbook 5.3 (pg. 63)- My Pledge Online Resources 5.3 - Myths and Facts About Suicide Online Resources 5.3 - Reading Guide

Online Resources 5.3 - Vocabulary Activity Online Resources 5.3 - Hands on Activity Online Resources 5.3 - Parent/Trusted Adult - Let’s Talk Mental Health

LIFELINES LESSON CONNECTION

● Lifelines- Sessions 1-4