Student Journey
Follow these steps to complete our mental health education program.
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Pre-Reflection Survey
Complete this short survey to share your initial thoughts about mental health.
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Jordan's Story
Experience Jordan's journey through mental health challenges and recovery.
About Our Presentation
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Awareness
Our HOSA Health Education presentation focuses on destigmatizing mental health issues among adolescents and promoting early intervention strategies.
Objectives
- Increase awareness about common mental health disorders
- Identify warning signs of mental health struggles
- Provide resources for seeking help
- Promote empathy and understanding
Target Audience
- Seventh grade classrooms of 25-30 students
Key Messages
Mental health is just as important as physical health.
It's okay to not be okay - seeking help is a sign of strength.
Early intervention can make a significant difference in outcomes.
Mental Health Resources
Expert Interview
Interview with Andrew Philip, MD, MA
A Zoom interview conducted with Forensic Psychiatry Fellow Andrew Philip, MD, MA to gain professional insight for our lesson plan.
Expert Interview
Interview with Megan Pawsey
An interview conducted with Olentangy Liberty High School's Mental Health Specialist, Megan Pawsey.
Expert Interview
Interview with Evi Roberts
A Zoom interview conducted with Evi Roberts, Youth Program & Policy Manager from the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.
Expert Interview
Interview with Jason Durell
An interview conducted with Olentangy Liberty High School's Counselor, Jason Durell.
Lesson Resource
Portfolio
Created for HOSA Health Education.
Crisis Hotlines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
Project Updates
HOSA Regional Competition
LatestPresented our mental health education program at the Ohio HOSA Region 5 competition and and won second!
Trial 1
Conducted our first trial run for Mrs. McKendrick's 7th Grade Academic Assist class. Students engaged well with Jordan's Story and provided valuable feedback.
Expert Interview
Conducted an insightful interview with Psychiatry Fellow Andrew Philip, MD, MA from The Ohio State University. The interview provided valuable clinical perspectives for our program.