Assignment task:
In this assignment, you will create a resource that can be shared with your larger community on one of the topics discussed in Chapter 7 of your textbook. After reflecting on your own sense of purpose, consider how you can inspire and guide children in discovering and nurturing their personal interests, purposes, and passions.
Remember to approach this assignment with empathy, respect, and a commitment to promoting mental health awareness and well-being in your community.
In addition to the topic you select from the list given here, you will also incorporate a section on prioritizing and practicing purpose in the context of mental health and well-being.
In your presentation,
1) Choose your topic from Chapter 7 of your textbook.
2) Research and gather information on your chosen topic.
3) Develop a resource (e.g., a brochure, presentation, infographic, or video) that educates your larger community about the chosen topic.
Topic Selection: Choose one of the following topics from the Chapter 7 of the text:
1) Responding to Mental Health Challenges
a) Red flags: Identifying warning signs of mental health issues.
b) Common signs: Understanding the prevalent indicators of mental health challenges.
2) Grief and Loss
a) Stigma and shame: Addressing the social stigma and shame surrounding grief and loss.
b) First person language: Encouraging open and empathetic communication about grief and loss.
3) Mental Health First Aid
a) ALGEE: Learning the five-step action plan for providing mental health first aid.
b) 988: Understanding the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
4) Mental Health Habit and Emotional Hygiene:
a) Mind-and-soul care: Exploring strategies for taking care of your mental and emotional well-being.
b) Body care: Understanding the importance of physical health in mental well-being.
Prioritize and Practice (Additional required section)
5) Invest in Personal Interest
a) Explore the idea that you can only be what you are able to perceive, emphasizing the importance of exposure and pursuing one's passions and purpose.
Your presentation
Must be 10 double-spaced slides in length (not including title and references slides and formatted according to APA Style.