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Health Education Curriculum Health Education I (7-8)
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Strand 2: MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH (MEH)

Students will develop a foundation of knowledge related to reducing risk factors and enhancing factors that promote positive mental and emotional health.

Standard HI.MEH.3:

Explore relevant facts about self-harming behaviors and suicide, including warning signs, and where to turn for help.
  • Question, Persuade, Refer
    Students will learn to identify signs of suicide and identify and practice the skills of questioning, persuading and referring.
  • You Can Get Through It
    Students will understand the impact of suicide and identify the factors contributing to suicide risk. They will also identify people included in a support system and the warning signs of suicide.


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