A lesson exploring the physiological mechanisms of stress and the long-term consequences of chronic stress on various body systems, featuring DOK-leveled assessments.

A quick and engaging lesson designed to help middle school students understand the importance of self-care and develop their own personalized routines for mental and physical well-being.

A high-energy 60-minute tumbling lesson focused on intermediate to advanced floor skills including walkovers, handsprings, and aerials. Includes a comprehensive coach guide, visual drills, and a student progress tracker.

An intermediate jazzy pom dance routine set to 'Under the Sea', focusing on sharp motions, jazz technique, and high-energy performance.

A lesson focused on identifying stressors and building a personalized self-care menu using evidence-based strategies from a health and wellness video. Students learn that self-care is an accessible, vital practice for mental health.

A lesson exploring how suppressed emotions accumulate over time and the practical techniques for identifying and processing them to maintain mental health. Students will analyze scenarios of 'the accumulation effect' and apply daily check-in strategies.

A comprehensive health lesson exploring the biological and environmental origins of anxiety disorders, with a focus on distinguishing between GAD and Panic Disorder and understanding the reinforcement cycle of phobias.

A high school health lesson exploring the gut-brain connection, specifically how diet-induced inflammation affects neurotransmitter production and overall mood. Students analyze scientific evidence from a medical animation and design a nutrient-dense 1-day meal plan targeted at maximizing brain health.

A comprehensive lesson exploring the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, focusing on how diet influences neurotransmitter production and mood. Students will visualize the biological 'highway' and identify key food groups that optimize brain function.

A health lesson for high schoolers that challenges traditional body image messages by introducing "body image resilience" and the "instrument vs. ornament" framework. Students explore self-objectification through a TED talk and practical activities.

A lesson exploring the biological mechanism of tolerance and how the brain adapts to maintain equilibrium (homeostasis) using the 'Seesaw Model'. Students will observe how substances disrupt brain chemistry and how the brain's attempt to restore balance leads to tolerance and withdrawal.

A high school health lesson focusing on the biological shift in brain control during addiction, using the 'Brain Train' metaphor to distinguish between the cortex and subcortex. Students engage with the Stroop Test to experience cognitive conflict before mapping how drugs hijack neural pathways.

A high school health lesson focused on debunking common myths surrounding dissociative disorders and mental health. Students analyze media influence, watch a targeted video, and create research-backed posters to replace stigma with clinical facts.

A high-performance psychology lesson for athletes and PE students exploring why 'over-thinking' mechanics leads to choking and how an external focus on targets improves consistency. Students participate in a live experiment to test internal vs. external focus theories.

A psychology and health lesson for high schoolers exploring why our brains are wired for negativity and how to 'train' for happiness through behavioral actions and social connection. Inspired by Katarina Blom's TEDx talk, students analyze evolutionary biology and the Harvard Study of Adult Development.

A media literacy lesson where students analyze how advertising promotes self-objectification and learn to 'disrupt' these messages by reframing the body as an 'instrument' rather than an 'ornament.' Students participate in a hands-on 'Ad-Busting' activity to rewrite the narrative of modern media.

A Physical Education and Sports Medicine lesson exploring the psychological benefits of movement versus traditional exercise. Students analyze Jake Tyler's TEDx talk on depression and design a one-week movement plan focused on mental clarity and intention rather than physical metrics.

Students will identify and differentiate between public, self, and institutional stigma through a video analysis and a physical movement activity. The lesson focuses on understanding the impact of negative stereotypes and how to challenge them in a school environment.

Students explore the three types of mental health stigma (Public, Self, and Institutional) through video analysis and then design a targeted advocacy campaign to challenge these negative perceptions in their community.

Students will differentiate between supernatural/moral myths and the scientific Bio-Psycho-Social model of mental illness using video analysis and case studies.

This lesson focuses on personal hygiene, sleep, and nutrition during puberty. Students watch an informative video and then design a realistic 24-hour self-care routine, incorporating essential habits like skin care, exercise, and adequate rest.

This lesson explores complex mental health conditions like schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, focusing on destigmatization through clinical understanding and empathy. Students learn to distinguish between common myths and medical realities while practicing perspective-taking for those affected by these diagnoses.

A lesson for high school students focused on the impact of language on mental health stigma, teaching the transition from stigmatizing labels to person-first language.

Students will evaluate how social media can both perpetuate and reduce mental health stigma and design their own advocacy campaign posts following expert guidelines.

Students investigate how nutrition influences their mental state by analyzing food's impact on energy and emotions, culminating in the design of a personal mood-food tracking system.

Students explore how physical activity triggers the release of endorphins, acting as a natural mood booster, and create a 'menu' of accessible ways to get moving.

Students analyze the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies for stress, focusing on the long-term impacts of substances versus the benefits of physical activity.

Students will debunk health myths related to cost and access while designing a 1-day itinerary using only free or low-cost resources. The lesson centers on a video about the body-mind connection and the accessibility of healthy habits.

Students will distinguish between controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for mental illness through a video analysis and a 'Circle of Control' mapping activity.

A lesson exploring the complex interplay between genetic blueprints and environmental influences on human health, specifically focusing on mental health as a case study. Students use a video-based T-chart and scenario brainstorming to understand how nature and nurture interact.

Students explore the multifaceted causes of mental illness using the biopsychosocial model, mapping specific factors like genetics and environment to understand the complex interplay of human health.

A lesson connecting physical safety and traumatic brain injury (TBI) to mental health, featuring a PSA activity and video analysis.

A health lesson for 7th-8th graders exploring the concept of decision fatigue and mental energy through the metaphor of a battery meter. Students will analyze their own daily energy levels and learn strategies to align high-stakes decisions with peak energy times.

A high school health lesson focused on defining mental health stigma, analyzing cultural barriers to treatment, and researching the scientific causes of mental illness based on Sangu Delle's TED Talk.

Students will learn to distinguish between normal sadness and clinical depression by applying the 'Intensity, Duration, and Interference' criteria through video analysis and scenario sorting.

A comprehensive health lesson for grades 9-10 exploring Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Students analyze a video to distinguish clinical depression from normal sadness and create a dual-themed infographic comparing the two disorders using specific symptoms and visual metaphors.

Students analyze the biological impact of substances on the central nervous system, contrasting immediate sensations with long-term physiological damage and identifying healthy coping mechanisms.

Students will identify how the central nervous system responds to stress and how drugs like alcohol, stimulants, and opioids interfere with natural biological processes and homeostasis. The lesson culminates in a collaborative medical report activity analyzing stimulant-induced physiological changes.

This lesson explores the biological reality of how drugs and alcohol interfere with the body's natural stress response, providing students with scientific evidence to debunk common myths and offering healthy, long-term coping strategies.

A lesson for high schoolers focused on distinguishing between immediate coping mechanisms (quick fixes) and long-term stress management strategies (preventative maintenance) to build resilience.

A comprehensive lesson for middle schoolers on identifying unhealthy relationship behaviors and practicing assertive communication using a 5-step breakup plan. Includes a slide presentation, teacher guide, and student worksheets.

Students will learn to distinguish between the five major anxiety disorders (OCD, GAD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and PTSD) by identifying unique symptoms and treatment methods through a video-guided investigation and a diagnostic case study activity.

This lesson explores the biological and psychological links between daily habits—such as diet, exercise, and screen time—and brain function. Students will watch a video on brain health, categorize habits into 'Brain Fuel' or 'Brain Drain,' and set a personal goal for the week.

A high school health lesson designed to de-stigmatize psychosis by exploring its medical, psychiatric, and substance-induced causes. Students contrast common stereotypes with clinical definitions and identify the biological nature of these symptoms.