Achieving Good Health and Mental Wellbeing: A Sustainable Goal

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• Basisschool
• Groep 2

Achieving Good Health and Mental Wellbeing: A Sustainable Goal

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the importance of sustainable goal 3 and its impact on good health and mental wellbeing.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain what they will achieve by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about sustainable goal 3: good health and mental wellbeing?

What is Sustainable Goal 3?

Sustainable Goal 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages. It focuses on improving access to healthcare, reducing maternal and child mortality, and preventing major diseases.

Explain the concept of Sustainable Goal 3 and its objectives to the students.

Key Components of Good Health

Good health includes physical, mental, and social well-being. It involves maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep. Mental wellbeing involves positive emotions, self-esteem, and resilience.

Discuss the key components of good health and emphasize the importance of both physical and mental wellbeing.

Factors Affecting Mental Wellbeing

Various factors influence mental wellbeing, including genetics, environment, life experiences, and access to support systems. It is important to promote positive mental health and address mental health challenges.

Explain the factors that can impact mental wellbeing and highlight the need for promoting positive mental health.

The Link Between Good Health and Mental Wellbeing

Good physical health positively impacts mental wellbeing. Regular exercise releases endorphins, which boost mood and reduce stress. Taking care of physical health also enhances self-esteem and body image.

Discuss the connection between good physical health and mental wellbeing, emphasizing the positive effects of exercise on mood and self-esteem.

How are physical health and mental wellbeing connected?

Activity

• Click on the following link to read an article about the importance of mental health 

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Find a picture that represents good mental health to you and upload it here.

Discuss the various pictures that the students uploaded. Why does it represent mental health to you?

Addressing Mental Health Stigma

There is still a stigma surrounding mental health, which can prevent individuals from seeking help. It is important to promote understanding, empathy, and support for those experiencing mental health challenges.

Discuss the stigma associated with mental health and emphasize the importance of promoting understanding and support.

Role of Education in Mental Wellbeing

Education plays a crucial role in promoting mental wellbeing. It can help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide individuals with coping strategies and support networks.

Highlight the role of education in promoting mental wellbeing and discuss how it can contribute to awareness and support.

Importance of Healthcare Access

Access to healthcare services is vital for good health and mental wellbeing. It includes preventive care, early diagnosis, treatment, and support services for mental health conditions.

Emphasize the importance of healthcare access for both physical and mental health, including preventive care and support services.

Achieving Sustainable Goal 3

Achieving sustainable goal 3 requires collaborative efforts from governments, organizations, and individuals. It involves investing in healthcare infrastructure, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing social determinants of health.

Discuss the collaborative efforts needed to achieve sustainable goal 3, highlighting the importance of investments, lifestyle promotion, and addressing social determinants of health.

Effects of COVID-19 on Good Health and Mental Wellbeing

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of good health and mental wellbeing. It has disrupted healthcare systems, increased mental health challenges, and emphasized the need for preparedness and resilience.

Discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on good health and mental wellbeing, highlighting the disruptions and challenges faced.

Improving Mental Wellbeing

To improve mental wellbeing, it is important to prioritize self-care, seek support when needed, maintain social connections, and practice stress management techniques. Mental health professionals can provide guidance and assistance.

Provide strategies for improving mental wellbeing, such as self-care, seeking support, maintaining social connections, and stress management techniques. Mention the role of mental health professionals.

Taking Action for Sustainable Goal 3

You can take action for sustainable goal 3 by advocating for healthcare access, promoting mental health awareness, participating in community initiatives, and adopting sustainable practices in your own life.

Encourage students to take action for sustainable goal 3 by suggesting ways they can advocate, raise awareness, and make sustainable choices.

Interactive Activity: Case Study

Analyze a case study that highlights the importance of sustainable goal 3 for good health and mental wellbeing. Discuss the challenges faced, strategies implemented, and the overall impact achieved.

Provide a case study for students to analyze, encouraging them to discuss the importance of sustainable goal 3 and its impact on good health and mental wellbeing.

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Engage in a quiz to test your understanding of sustainable goal 3, good health, and mental wellbeing. Answer the questions and receive immediate feedback.

Conduct a quiz to assess students' understanding of the lesson content and provide immediate feedback on their answers.

Summary: Achieving Good Health and Mental Wellbeing

Recap the key points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of sustainable goal 3, the connection between good health and mental wellbeing, and the actions individuals can take.

Summarize the main points of the lesson, highlighting the significance of sustainable goal 3 and the role individuals can play in achieving good health and mental wellbeing.

Reflection and Discussion

Reflect on the lesson and discuss the impact of sustainable goal 3 on your own life and community. Share any insights, questions, or ideas for further action.

Encourage students to reflect on the lesson and engage in a discussion about the personal and community impact of sustainable goal 3.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by reiterating the importance of sustainable goal 3 for good health and mental wellbeing. Encourage students to continue learning and taking action in support of this goal.

Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the significance of sustainable goal 3 and motivating students to continue their engagement with the topic.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.