Download or read book Improving Adolescents Mental Health by Teaching Healthy Life Skills written by Celeste Christensen and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: The project's focus was to educate students on healthy life skills at Valley View Middle School, helping them cope more effectively with stress. Methodology: Personal stress plan topics were taught once a week in a classroom over a six- week time frame to 12 middle school students. Knowledge gain was assessed using a pre-and post-assessment consisting of 10 questions. Student learning and teaching were analyzed at the conclusion of each class for updates on future classes. Results: All participants showed a knowledge gain in the pre-and post-assessment results. Qualitative data showed that students were engaged in healthy life skills classes. Implications: Adolescents is a time of rapid growth and learning. Mental health is an essential part of adolescent development. Promoting healthy life skills can help them deal with stressors during adolescence.
Download or read book Life Skills and Adolescent Mental Health written by Ole Jacob Madsen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-24 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can school teach us to master life? This book confronts what the author sees as an ongoing trend in many Western democracies where citizens are increasingly being held accountable for their health and happiness. The author believes that the introduction of life skills in school shows a tendency to place more responsibility on the individual rather than address fundamental societal flaws that really should be solved politically. It examines how such responsibility to psychologically deal with these problems affects our mental health and quality of life. This book questions the fundamentals of the life mastery curriculum where we might be risking the creation of just another arena where children have to perform, challenging readers to evaluate more closely the premises, consequences and limitations of life mastery. The book, one of the first to question ‘life mastery’ as an achievable goal with critical reviews of the 21st century skills movement, will be of interest to psychologists, school counsellors, teachers, students, politicians, and any reader evaluating school curriculums in relation to the decline in youth and adolescent mental health.
Download or read book Educating the Student Body written by Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents.
Download or read book Life Skills Education for Youth written by Joan DeJaeghere and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access volume critically reviews a diverse body of scholarship and practice that informs the conceptualization, curriculum, teaching and measurement of life skills in education settings around the world. It discusses life skills as they are implemented in schools and non-formal education, providing both qualitative and quantitative evidence of when, with whom, and how life skills do or do not impact young women’s and men’s lives in various contexts. Specifically, it examines the nature and importance of life skills, and how they are taught. It looks at the synergies and differences between life skills educational programmes and the way in which they promote social and emotional learning, vocational/employment education, and health and sexuality education. Finally, it explores how life skills may be better incorporated into education and how such education can address structures and relations of power to help youth achieve desired future outcomes, and goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Life skills education has gained considerable attention by education policymakers, researchers and educators as being the sine qua non for later achievements in life. It is nearly ubiquitous in global and national education policies, including the SDGs, because life skills are regarded as essential for a diverse set of purposes: reducing poverty, achieving gender equality, promoting economic growth, addressing climate change, fostering peace and global citizenship, and creating sustainable and healthy communities. Yet, to achieve these broad goals, questions persist as to which life skills are important, who needs to learn them, how they can be taught, and how they are best measured. This book addresses these questions.
Download or read book Life Skills and Well being for Adolescent Mental Health written by Dr. S. Joyce Jeyarani and published by Ashok Yakkaldevi. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To live a joyful and purposeful life, one needs to develop an ability to cope up with the changing environment and consider the changes positively; such ability is called as Life Skill. “Life Skills are abilities to adjust to changing situations in a positive manner which in turn will help individual face and to overcome the challenges of everyday life”- World Health Organization (WHO). Life skill education helps children and adolescents to transform knowledge, attitudes and values into accomplishment. It facilitates the progress of a variety of abilities that enable children and adolescents manage effectively with the obstacles of day to day life, allowing them to be socially and psychologically proficient. The term ‘life skills’ refers to a broad group of psychosocial and interpersonal skills that can help children make informed decision, communicate effectively and navigate their surroundings (UNICEF,2007).
Download or read book Fostering Healthy Mental Emotional and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-01-18 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy mental, emotional, and behavioral (MEB) development is a critical foundation for a productive adulthood. Much is known about strategies to support families and communities in strengthening the MEB development of children and youth, by promoting healthy development and also by preventing and mitigating disorder, so that young people reach adulthood ready to thrive and contribute to society. Over the last decade, a growing body of research has significantly strengthened understanding of healthy MEB development and the factors that influence it, as well as how it can be fostered. Yet, the United States has not taken full advantage of this growing knowledge base. Ten years later, the nation still is not effectively mitigating risks for poor MEB health outcomes; these risks remain prevalent, and available data show no significant reductions in their prevalence. Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth: A National Agenda examines the gap between current research and achievable national goals for the next ten years. This report identifies the complexities of childhood influences and highlights the need for a tailored approach when implementing new policies and practices. This report provides a framework for a cohesive, multidisciplinary national approach to improving MEB health.
Download or read book LIFE SKILL EDUCATION THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING written by Dr. A. R. SARAVANAKUMAR and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mental Health 101 For Teens written by Kirleen Neely, PhD and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental Health 101 shows teens how to cope with heightened stress and anxiety caused by COVID-19. Written by a diverse team of educators, Mental Health 101 gives teens important life skills like...- Self-Esteem - Emotional Intelligence - Coping Skills - Resiliency, and more! 90% of teens in the U.S. are never taught basic mental health skills at school, such as how to cope with anxiety or what to do if you feel depressed. We assume kids will learn coping skills at home, but many of them never do. COVID-19 is causing more social isolation than ever before. Stress, anxiety, and suicide rates are at record highs. 20% of U.S. teens live with a diagnosable mental illness, but only half of them (meaning 10% of all students) will ever get professional help. Our diverse team of writers includes one of America's top youth speakers, Tom Thelen, along with Dr. Kirleen Neely, Dr. Kimberley Orsten Hooge, and Dr. Elliott Kagan. Each author is also a parent with the ability to relate to kids and teens.Today's teens need a clear map to navigate the difficult challenges of life, relationships, and social media. Mental Health 101 is that map. This book is a hit with teens of all ages!
Download or read book Investing in the Health and Well Being of Young Adults written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young adulthood - ages approximately 18 to 26 - is a critical period of development with long-lasting implications for a person's economic security, health and well-being. Young adults are key contributors to the nation's workforce and military services and, since many are parents, to the healthy development of the next generation. Although 'millennials' have received attention in the popular media in recent years, young adults are too rarely treated as a distinct population in policy, programs, and research. Instead, they are often grouped with adolescents or, more often, with all adults. Currently, the nation is experiencing economic restructuring, widening inequality, a rapidly rising ratio of older adults, and an increasingly diverse population. The possible transformative effects of these features make focus on young adults especially important. A systematic approach to understanding and responding to the unique circumstances and needs of today's young adults can help to pave the way to a more productive and equitable tomorrow for young adults in particular and our society at large. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults describes what is meant by the term young adulthood, who young adults are, what they are doing, and what they need. This study recommends actions that nonprofit programs and federal, state, and local agencies can take to help young adults make a successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. According to this report, young adults should be considered as a separate group from adolescents and older adults. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults makes the case that increased efforts to improve high school and college graduate rates and education and workforce development systems that are more closely tied to high-demand economic sectors will help this age group achieve greater opportunity and success. The report also discusses the health status of young adults and makes recommendations to develop evidence-based practices for young adults for medical and behavioral health, including preventions. What happens during the young adult years has profound implications for the rest of the life course, and the stability and progress of society at large depends on how any cohort of young adults fares as a whole. Investing in The Health and Well-Being of Young Adults will provide a roadmap to improving outcomes for this age group as they transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Download or read book Essential Life Skills Every Young Person Should Have written by Steve Nico Williams and published by Nft Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need to learn the basics of life skills as a teenager? If so, you've found the right book and shouldn't put it down. If you use it wisely, this book may teach you more about the basic life skills that everyone should develop at the right age than any other kind of book. This book is intended for readers who have no background in this area but who are eager to absorb all the information they can to achieve awareness and pursue their own goals. This book will teach you the fundamentals of basic life skills, cooking skills, and financial management skills. Learn the fundamentals of Intellectual Skills as well as more advanced subjects such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making shine. To learn more about these topics, read this book. By Reading this book you will discover: Basics of Life Skills, so you will know the basic life skills, different types of life skills, games that teach life skills, basic first aid skills, anddressing sense for teens. Cooking Skills, in this chapter learners, will learn the life skills-cooking, life skills cooking ideas, cooking life skills checklist, pitfalls with cooking tasks and some tips, on healthy eating & nutrition for teens. Financial Management Skills, you will knowmoney skills for teens, set realistic financial goals, create a personal budget, limit credit card expenses, contribute to savings and be consistent, common money mistakes to avoid. Mental & Physical Health Skills, so you will learnto take care of yourself, improve your quality of sleep, manage your medical care, find balance and manage stress, exercise for teens, asking for help. Social & Communication Skills, so they will developsocial skills, valuable social skills, effective communication, improving your social skills, social and communication skills for teens, social skills for autistic pre-teens and teenagers. Essential Intellectual Skills, you will learn to developcritical thinking skills, organization skills, adaptive skills in childhood, creative thinking, decision-making/problem-solving with teens, and communication skills.
Download or read book Making Choices written by Mary Halter and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proven by two years of in-depth field testing in schools and institutions, Making Choices builds effective parenting techniques by emphasizing technical skills, defining child development stages, and identifying problems of abuse and neglect. It encourages meaningful dialogue about cultural, family, and personal values, and reverses gender stereotyping.
Download or read book Promoting Health and Emotional Well Being in Your Classroom written by Randy M. Page and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly redesigned with easy-to-hand in worksheets and activity sheets, the Sixth Edition of Promoting Health and Emotional Well-Being in Your Classroom provides pre-service and current teachers with all the tools and up-to-date information needed for effectively promoting healthy life choices in and out of the classroom. Framed around the latest National Health Education Standards and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s six risk behaviors, this practical text facilitates instructional planning, allows for easy adaptation into various curricular frameworks, and ensures that the most essential health education content is addressed. New and Key Features: - Newly redesigned with perforated pages allow students to easily turn in assignments and activities. - Includes more than 275 interactive assessments and learning activities, many of which are new or revised. Each risk behavior chapter includes activities for advocacy, family and community involvement, and integration into core subjects including math, language arts, and social studies. - Case studies and stories open each chapter and provide an introduction to chapter material. - National Health Education Standards (NHES) are highlight throughout. - Instructor's resources include: PowerPoint Lecture Outlines, Test Bank Questions, Sample Course Syllabi, and Assignment/Activity Ideas.
Download or read book Promoting Health and Emotional Well Being in Your Classroom written by Randy Page and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promoting Health and Emotional Well-Being in Your Classroom, Fifth Edition provides pre-service and current teachers all the tools and up-to-date information needed for effectively promoting healthy life choices. Framed around the National Health Education Standards and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s six risk behaviors, this practical text facilitates instructional planning, allows for easy adaptation into various curricular frameworks, and ensures that the most essential health education content is addressed.
Download or read book Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders written by Dwight L. Evans and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 921 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reviews the latest information about the treatment and prevention of major mental disorders that emerge during adolescence. It should be a primary resource for both clinicians and researchers, with special attention to gaps in our knowledge.
Download or read book Health for Life written by Karen E. McConnell and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health for Life provides the keys necessary for adopting healthy habits and committing to healthy living in high school and throughout the life span. The text covers all of the components of personal well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. It provides students the knowledge in making healthy choices and fosters the skill development required for taking healthy actions. Health for Life helps students in these ways: • Analyze how key influences affect their health and wellness, such as family, peers, media, and technology • Explore consumer topics and use appropriate resources to find answers to challenging questions • Sharpen their interpersonal communication skills as they share health knowledge; debate controversial topics; demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and refusal skills; manage interpersonal conflicts; and promote healthy living among their peers • Use decision-making skills and apply healthy living skills as they identify solutions to problems posed • Evaluate their own health habits as they relate to a variety of behaviors • Create goals for behavior change and establish plans for healthy living • Communicate health information with family and advocate for healthy living at home and in their communities • Discover how health and technology intersect on various topics The text is divided into seven units of 20 chapters. The chapters help students explore a range of topics, including mental health, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, healthy relationships, avoiding destructive habits, and making good health choices throughout life. Health for Life has an abundance of features that help students connect with content in personal ways and retain the information. Here’s a glance at some of those features: • Lesson Objectives, Lesson Vocabulary, Comprehension Check, and Chapter Review help students prepare to dive in to the material, understand it, and retain it (standard NHES 1). • Connect spurs students to analyze various influences on their health and wellness (standard NHES 2). • Consumer Corner aids students in exploring consumer health issues (standard NHES 3). • Healthy Communication gets students to use and expand their interpersonal communication skills as they share their views about various health topics (standard NHES 4). • Skills for Healthy Living and Making Healthy Decisions help students learn and practice self-management so they can make wise choices related to their health and wellness (standard NHES 5). • Planning for Healthy Living assists students in applying what they’ve learned as they set goals and establish plans for behavior change (standard NHES 6). • Self-Assessment offers students the opportunity to evaluate their health habits and monitor improvement in health behaviors (standard NHES 7). • Take It Home and Advocacy in Action prepare students to advocate for health at home and in their communities (standard NHES 8). • Health Science and Health Technology focus on the roles of science and technology as they relate to health and where science and technology intersect regarding health issues. • Living Well News challenges students to integrate health literacy, math, and language skills to better understand a current health issue. In addition, Health for Life is reinforced by its online resources for teachers and students. Following are highlights of these two invaluable resources. Teacher Web Resource The Teacher Web Resource contains the following: • Complete lesson plans; the first three lessons have a corresponding PowerPoint slide show • An answer key to all worksheets and quizzes • A test package that includes tests for each chapter; tests consist of multiple-choice, true-or-false, fill-in-the-blank, and short essay questions All lesson plans and assessments support identified learning objectives. Each lesson plan includes these features: • Preparing the Lesson (lesson objectives and preparation) • Bell Ringer (a journal question for students, or a quiz or activity to begin class) • Lesson Focus (main points of the lesson paired with a student worksheet) • Lesson Application (main activity paired with a worksheet) • Reflection and Summary (lesson review) • Evaluate (student quiz or test or worksheet review) • Reinforcing the Lesson (Take It Home and Challenge activities) Student Web Resource The Student Web Resource contains these features: • All worksheets, quizzes, and other materials referred to in the lesson plans • Vocabulary flip cards and other interactive elements from the iBook edition • Expanded discussion of selected topics that are marked by web icons in the text • Review questions from the text, presented in an interactive format for students to fill out to check their level of understanding Delivering the content that will help students value and adopt healthy lifestyles, and loaded with the features and online resources that will help students understand and retain the content, Health for Life promises to be one of the most crucial texts for students today.
Download or read book Life Skills For Teen Boys and Girls written by Jordan Welch and published by drew dally Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life Skills for Teen Boys & Girls: Teen Survival Guide - Must-Have Skills for Modern Life" As our world becomes increasingly complex, the journey from childhood to adulthood is filled with more challenges than ever. "Life Skills for Teen Boys & Girls: Teen Survival Guide - Must-Have Skills for Modern Life" is an essential compass for navigating this journey, offering practical wisdom and valuable insights tailored for today's young adults. This comprehensive guide is more than just a book; it's a roadmap to thriving in the modern world. It's crafted to empower teens with the tools and knowledge they need to face the diverse challenges of contemporary life with confidence and competence. What This Book Offers: Essential Life Skills: From managing finances to understanding emotional intelligence, this book covers crucial areas that are often overlooked in traditional education. Real-World Readiness: Whether it's preparing for a job interview, learning to live independently, or handling social media responsibly, this guide ensures teens are well-equipped for the real world. Health and Well-being: It delves into topics like mental health, physical fitness, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle - essential aspects for any teen in the modern age. Practical Advice for Everyday Situations: From navigating relationships to making responsible decisions, this book offers practical strategies and thoughtful advice. Written specifically for teenagers, both boys and girls, this guide speaks directly to the challenges and opportunities they face. Each chapter is filled with engaging content, practical tips, and relatable scenarios, making it a highly readable and indispensable resource. Why Every Teen Needs This Book: In a time where life can seem overwhelming, "Life Skills for Teen Boys & Girls" shines as a beacon of guidance. It's an invaluable resource for teens stepping into adulthood and for parents and educators who wish to support them in this critical phase of life. Whether you’re a teen looking to navigate the complexities of modern life or a parent seeking to equip your child with essential life skills, this book is your go-to guide. Embark on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Get your copy of "Life Skills for Teen Boys & Girls: Teen Survival Guide" today and take the first step towards a successful and fulfilling adult life!
Download or read book Enhancing Resilience in Youth written by Christoph Steinebach and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how to plan, refine, and implement peer-supported mindfulness-based interventions to prevent mental disorders in children and youths. It focuses on interventions designed to maintain psychosocial health and prevent emotional and behavioral problems in children and youths around the globe. By combining a range of research perspectives, the book connects mindfulness to pro-social behavior, and to positive social and physical environments, in order to enhance resilience. In addition, it presents theoretical aspects and practical recommendations on how to promote mental health and healthy lifestyles in adolescents, such as school-based interventions. Gathering contributions by an international network of researchers and practitioners, the book offers not only state-of-the-art theoretical descriptions of key concepts and interventions, but also best practices for implementing them to strengthen resilience.
