Scheme of work is designed to spark conversation and develop understanding around Mental Health; focus is stress, anxiety and panic attacks. The unit explores the story, Ella, introduced by listening to a short radio play during lessons, Ella is 16 years old and is facing a myriad of pressures. The lessons unpack Ella’s thought processes and encourage students to think of ways to help Ella. Strategies for managing a panic attacks are addressed and also how to seek out support networks.
As a Theatre Company for young people, we specialise in using realistic third-person scenarios to open up safe discussions about difficult subjects. Each ‘Switched On’ scheme of work is centered around a professional radio play. Perfect Pressure is by award winning writer, activitst and performer Sarah Woods. Sarah’s work has been produced by many UK companies including Theatre Centre, Soho Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, the RSC, BBC TV and radio, regional theatres and touring companies. A number of her plays are published by Oberon Books.
Switched On is everything you need to teach varied and engaging PSHE lessons at KS3 and KS4 with minimal prep. Also suitable for Drama departments and the clear guidance makes it very approriate for cover lessons.
Mental Health - Perfect Pressure.
Students will be learning:
Wellbeing strand
- The characteristics of emotional and mental health and the causes, symptoms and treatments of some mental and emotional health disorders (including stress, anxiety and depression)
- Strategies for managing mental health including stress, anxiety and depression; a broader range of strategies for promoting their own emotional wellbeing
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