This course for secondary health education endorsement and/or professional growth emphasizes methods of teaching mental health/stress management in the secondary health core.  It focuses on mental illness and the importance of early intervention and treatment, the types of mental disorders and the stigma associated with them, and how stress impacts both mental and physical health.  Strategies to manage stress are demonstrated and practiced.  A completed assignment or project is required for U

This course for secondary health education endorsement and/or professional growth emphasizes methods of teaching mental health/stress management in the secondary health core.  It focuses on mental illness and the importance of early intervention and treatment, the types of mental disorders and the stigma associated with them, and how stress impacts both mental and physical health.  Strategies to manage stress are demonstrated and practiced.  A completed assignment or project is required for USBE Lane-Change Credit (1.5 Hours).

Suggested Books: • The Educator’s Guide to Mental Health Issues in the Classroom by Frank M. Kline and Larry B. Silver - ISBN 1-55766-670-9 • Activities That Teach by Tom Jackson - ISBN-13: 978-0966463316 • More Activities That Teach by Tom Jackson - ISBN-13: 978-0966463330 • Youth Mental Health First Aid USA: For Adults Assisting Young People - ISBN 978-0-9885176-0-8