Title: Develop a personal plan for mental health practices.
Course: Family Relations (19259-36) > Section: Nurturing Safety and Well-being

Development should include

- identifying mental health practices
- identifying available resources for formal mental health support (e.g., services provided by professionals or trained employees)
- identifying available resources for informal mental health support (e.g., support by a social network and community).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What effect does exercise have on an individual’s mental health?
- What effect does proper nutrition have on an individual’s mental health?
- What effect does relaxation and meditation have on an individual’s mental health?

Communication

- What role does communication play with accessing formal supports?
- What role does communication play with accessing informal supports?
- What is the importance of communication in social and community networks?

Leadership

- If a friend confided that they feel depressed, what would you do?
- What effect do proper friendships have on an individual’s mental health?

Management

- How can developing a personal plan for good mental health practices assist in a future crisis?
- How does mental health affect the whole person?
- How can meditation and relaxation assist with good mental health?