Mental Health

Can you connect these 4?

…be prepared to explain… Write down one word to describe how you feel about what we have been learning about …be prepared to explain… understanding confused sad shocked upset

By the end of the lesson I will: Understand more about what self harming is Try to understand and have empathy for people who self harm

reminder To be respectful of each other Safe learning space

What is it? Self harm can be a way of dealing with very difficult feelings that build up inside you. Self harm can affect anyone, and it is more common than you would think. Many people hurt themselves in secret and it takes a long time before they find the courage to tell someone. Why do you think that is? (think back to the jam jars)

Self harm Copy and complete: Self harm is ...

Watch the animation clip What do you think triggered this young person wanting or needing to self harm? What thoughts do you think this person is having? What do you think this person is feeling? Do you think this person should get some support?

Self Harm can be in many different forms

Look at your picture In your groups you need to decide how harmful you think this is. You now need to place your picture on the line safe harmful

Look at your picture Now in your groups you need to decide how socially acceptable you think this is. You now need to place your picture on the line socially acceptable socially un-acceptable

Have your views on self harm changed? What does this tell us about our attitude towards different types of self harm? Have your views on self harm changed?

Diamond 9 Cut out the 9 bricks and order according to how serious you think they are. Challenge: A*-A chose the green bricks Progress: B-C chose the pink bricks

Extremely serious Not at all serious Challenge: you need to add in 3 more types of self harm Diamond 9 Extremely serious Not at all serious Extension: describe the reasons for your choices

In groups of 4 Read the sheet and Consider Analyse Create Imagine

In groups of 4 Now talk to your neighbour about your information and task You must pass on 1 piece of information each in your group of 4

Reasons people self harm ?

What could you advise her to do?

Remember our happy lists?

Help and support:

Exit ticket I now know.... I have learnt.... I will think about....

Exit ticket 1 thing I knew .... 2 ways in which I have had my ideas challenged .... 3 things I’ve learnt ....

Beg to differ activity Read out some of the statements and discuss as a small group or class You can ‘ beg to differ’ and challenge the comments appropriately.

Point 1 “Self harm is an outward sign of inner anguish and turmoil. It is very difficult for people who self harm to talk about it because they often feel ashamed, embarrassed or confused. “

Point 2 “Self harming gives relief by substituting physical pain for emotional pain. It makes the pain real. It may be the only way to deal with ‘big problems’.“

Point 3 “Self harming gives a feeling of control power something (even one’s own body) when everything else is in chaos, confusion or out of control. It helps overcome the feelings f powerlessness.”

Point 4 “It may be an selfish attempt at communication with self or others or a protest which is saying ‘ look at what you have done to me or made me do’ and ‘look at how much I hurt’. “