The Sailboat Project wants the School District to not only prioritize mental health in the 2020-2021 school year, but also every year beyond that. That's why we want the District to provide students with a mental health class!
We are hoping this new class will have curriculum that teaches not only the psychology behind it, but also:
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Mental health awareness
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Thought journals
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Tracking your thoughts over the course of the year to see improvement/waves of mental health
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Protection of personal information and not oversharing personal experiences
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Competitive mentality leading to triggers
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Understanding diversity of experiences
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Bullying
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Effects of stress on mental health
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Effects of mental health on productivity, relationships, and quality of life
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How to seek therapy for mental health diagnosis
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How to prioritize mental health
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Coping mechanisms
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Breath work
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Good and bad coping mechanisms
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Obsessive versus healthy
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Triggers and how to minimize their effects
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Safety plans
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For example, The Butterfly Project
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When in a crisis situation there is a plan for quick help
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Music therapy
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Meditation/yoga
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Joining support groups
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Mental health and the Justice System
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Building your understanding of your own mental health
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Helping friends while
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Lifestyle guidance
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Long-term solutions instead of
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Importance of sleep on the brain
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How to deal with insomnia
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Gender roles and its effect on mental health
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Self love
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Social media use and mental health
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Creative rehabilitation
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Reestablishing creativity as an outlet for emotional and mental distress
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Respect of privacy