Unit 6: Mental Health, Therapy, and Well-Being
Duration of Days: 10
Students will know that psychological disorders can affect thoughts, emotions, behavior, and functioning. Students will understand that treatment can include psychological therapy, biomedical approaches, stress management, and wellness strategies.
Students will identify major categories of psychological disorders, describe treatment options, analyze the effects of stress, and explain strategies that can promote well-being.
Disorder category organizer, therapy comparison activity, class discussion, wellness reflection, and a final quiz, project, or written assessment.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Depressive Disorders, and Bipolar Disorders | 3 |
| 2 | Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and Dissociative Disorders | 2 |
| 3 | Psychological and Biomedical Therapy | 3 |
| 4 | Stress and Promoting Well-Being | 2 |