Week 5 - Understanding Mental Health (F093) — Langley Park School for Girls

Week 5:

Tasks:

Define key terms: mental health, mental illness, stigma, recovery.

Research two common mental health conditions (e.g. depression, anxiety, schizophrenia).

Watch: “BBC Headroom” short video series or “Mind Over Marathon” documentary (if available).

Reflect: Why is mental health support just as important as physical health support?

Further reading, watching and listening tasks:

YoungMinds – What is Mental Health?: Teen-friendly guide to common conditions.
Mind – Mental Health Problems Overview: Descriptions of conditions like anxiety and depression.

Let’s Talk About Mental Health – Podcast: Weekly practical advice for managing mental wellbeing.
BBC Radio 4 – All in the Mind: Covers research and stories about mental health topics.