Year 11
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
This lesson will focus on Social Anxiety Disorder, identifying its symptoms and causes and examining available support. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
Year 11
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
This lesson will focus on Social Anxiety Disorder, identifying its symptoms and causes and examining available support. This lesson covers issues about mental health. If this is a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Definition
- Symptoms and causes
- Available support
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
Mental illness is not the same as mental health.
False
Q2.
Which of these below is an example of an open question?
Are you feeling good or bad today?
Q3.
Our mental health is most at risk during which times in our life?
Adulthood
Early childhood
Old age
Q4.
Which of the following sequences describes box breathing?
Exhale, inhale, hold your breath, exhale.
Inhale, exhale, hold your breath.
Q5.
Stigma is a feeling of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person. Is this definition correct?
No
6 Questions
Q1.
Social Anxiety Disorder is a short-term and immense fear of social situations.
True
Q2.
Which of these are possible physical symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Blushing
Palpitations
Sweating
Q3.
Social Anxiety Disorder is being experienced less than it used to be.
True
Q4.
How might social media contribute to Social Anxiety Disorder?
It can contribute to low self-esteem
It can make people feel judged
It portrays life to be more perfect than it may be
Q5.
Speaking to a GP about Social Anxiety Disorder would be a good thing to do.
False
Q6.
Which of these is not a relaxation strategy recommended for those living with Social Anxiety Disorder?
Box breathing
Mindfulness
Yoga