On The Issues – Mental Health Curriculum

Civics and Government: Middle and High School – 20 min lesson plan

During the 2024 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to
interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest.
In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and
the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on two important policies surrounding Health
Care: youth mental health care, and social media’s effect on mental health.

Essential Questions

  • How do the beliefs of those in the majority party differ from those in the minority party?
  • To what extent is there bipartisanship in the Washington State Legislature?
  • How is Washington State addressing mental health care amongst our youth?

20 minute Mental Health Lesson Plan

On Mental Health
Health care is one of the most important services that the government engages in with its citizens. However, there are many different viewpoints on how involved the government should be in the distribution of health care. One of the most pressing issues in 2024 revolves around behavioral health, including mental health care for our youth. There are numerous pieces of legislation surrounding this important issue making their way through the legislature this year. Washington state Representatives Marcus Riccelli and Joe Schmick take questions from Senate Legislative Page, Nilima Pahari, and House Legislative Page, Yesenia Carbajal Mendez, asking what initiatives should be added to address youth mental health issues, and why is it taking so long to address the youth mental health crisis. LESSON PLANS: 20 min Lesson Plan on Mental Health: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m3DLCD6Rqywbr-0n8qZI3USCf9nj8qTD/view?usp=sharing OR – Give students a more comprehensive understanding of legislative committees with the 1 to 2 day On The Issues: Legislative Committees Lesson Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCoZsUNe1TQQUZOIa3-uEbac47ALKmIcf-06iNCLWqs/edit?usp=sharing Discussion Questions: 1. Representative Schmick and Representative Riccelli agree that there is a problem in regards to access to mental health care in schools. What similarities and differences do you see amongst their ideas? What ideas resonate with you? 2. How does Representative Riccelli suggest that we move toward providing more help for the youth? 3. How does Representative Schmick suggest that we move toward providing more help for the youth? 4. In what way do the Democrats and the Republicans agree on this issue? 5. What resonates with you, and what follow up questions do you have for the Representatives that could help you solidify your position? On The Issues Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. Learn more at: https://www.teachwithtvw.org #TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate

Health care is one of the most important services that the government engages in with its citizens. However, there are many different viewpoints on how involved the government should be in the distribution of health care. One of the most pressing issues in 2024 revolves around behavioral health, including mental health care for our youth. There are numerous pieces of legislation surrounding this important issue making their way through the legislature this year.

Washington state Representatives Marcus Riccelli and Joe Schmick take questions from Senate Legislative Page, Nilima Pahari, and House Legislative Page, Yesenia Carbajal Mendez, asking what initiatives should be added to address youth mental health issues, and why is it taking so long to address the youth mental health crisis.

LESSON PLANS:
20 min Lesson Plan on Mental Health:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m3DLCD6Rqywbr-0n8qZI3USCf9nj8qTD/view?usp=sharing
OR –
Give students a more comprehensive understanding of legislative committees with the 1 to 2 day
On The Issues: Legislative Committees Lesson Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCoZsUNe1TQQUZOIa3-uEbac47ALKmIcf-06iNCLWqs/edit?usp=sharing

Discussion Questions:

1. Representative Schmick and Representative Riccelli agree that there is a problem in regards to access to mental health care in schools. What similarities and differences do you see amongst their ideas? What ideas resonate with you?
2. How does Representative Riccelli suggest that we move toward providing more help for the youth?
3. How does Representative Schmick suggest that we move toward providing more help for the youth?
4. In what way do the Democrats and the Republicans agree on this issue?
5. What resonates with you, and what follow up questions do you have for the Representatives that could help you solidify your position?

On The Issues Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.

Learn more at: https://www.teachwithtvw.org

#TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate

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Health care is one of the most important services that the government engages in with its citizens. However, there are many different viewpoints on how involved the government should be in the distribution of health care. One of the most pressing issues in 2024 revolves around behavioral health, including mental health care for our youth. There are numerous pieces of legislation surrounding this important issue making their way through the legislature this year. Washington state Representatives Marcus Riccelli and Joe Schmick take House Legislative Page, Maria O'Donnell's question asking, what should be done to address the negative effects of social media on youth while not hindering the benefits of social media. LESSON PLANS: 20 min Lesson Plan on Mental Health: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m3DLCD6Rqywbr-0n8qZI3USCf9nj8qTD/view?usp=sharing OR – Give students a more comprehensive understanding of legislative committees with the 1 to 2 day On The Issues: Legislative Committees Lesson Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCoZsUNe1TQQUZOIa3-uEbac47ALKmIcf-06iNCLWqs/edit?usp=sharing Discussion Questions: 1. What role does Representative Riccelli think the government should have in protecting the youth from social media? 2. What role does Representative Schmick think the government should have in protecting the youth from social media? 3. How do you think the government should be involved in regulating social media? What follow up questions could you ask the representatives to solidify your opinion? On The Issues Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens. Learn more at: https://www.teachwithtvw.org #TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate

Health care is one of the most important services that the government engages in with its citizens. However, there are many different viewpoints on how involved the government should be in the distribution of health care. One of the most pressing issues in 2024 revolves around behavioral health, including mental health care for our youth. There are numerous pieces of legislation surrounding this important issue making their way through the legislature this year.

Washington state Representatives Marcus Riccelli and Joe Schmick take House Legislative Page, Maria O'Donnell's question asking, what should be done to address the negative effects of social media on youth while not hindering the benefits of social media.

LESSON PLANS:
20 min Lesson Plan on Mental Health:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m3DLCD6Rqywbr-0n8qZI3USCf9nj8qTD/view?usp=sharing
OR –
Give students a more comprehensive understanding of legislative committees with the 1 to 2 day
On The Issues: Legislative Committees Lesson Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VCoZsUNe1TQQUZOIa3-uEbac47ALKmIcf-06iNCLWqs/edit?usp=sharing

Discussion Questions:

1. What role does Representative Riccelli think the government should have in protecting the youth from social media?
2. What role does Representative Schmick think the government should have in protecting the youth from social media?
3. How do you think the government should be involved in regulating social media? What follow up questions could you ask the representatives to solidify your opinion?

On The Issues Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SCiQlpeW9JwnJepn87zNpDT&feature=shared

Teach with TVW is a free online resource provided by TVW for Washington state social studies teachers to engage their students in state government and help to inspire active citizens.

Learn more at: https://www.teachwithtvw.org

#TEACHwithTVW, #CapitolClassroom, #CONNECTS #waleg #youthvoice #civics101 #participate #nextgenerationleaders #civilengagement #civicengagement #legislativeprocess #socialstudies #APGov #debate

YouTube Video UEw3NUY4RTJydjRTQzhOclR0U1VyTWxlOFJ4a3VWU0pNSC4yODlGNEE0NkRGMEEzMEQy

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