Health Skills & Decision-Making
Amber realizes her friends’ habits may be influencing her ability to stay active.
What is analyzing influences?
Understanding someone’s feelings and showing concern for them.
What is empathy?
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behavior.
What is addiction?
These drugs are at the center of a major public health crisis.
What are opioids?
Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, and gaming hubs fall under this digital category.
What is social media?
Brandon checks to make sure his fitness information is reliable before lifting weights.
What is accessing information?
The strategy “catch it, check it, change it” is used to reframe this in a more positive way.
What is a challenge or setback?
Negative attitudes people internalize about themselves because of addiction.
What is internal stigma?
A dangerous condition caused by taking more opioids than the body can handle.
What is an overdose?
Cyberbullying is considered a huge issue on these online platforms.
What is social media?
Adrian tells Kayden he’s uncomfortable with photos being posted online without permission.
What is interpersonal communication?
Recognizing how your choices impact your personal growth.
What is personal responsibility?
Stereotypes and judgments placed on people with addictions from others.
What is external stigma?
Students identify three pieces of evidence that the U.S. is experiencing this.
What is an opioid overdose epidemic?
This number on a post does not determine a teen’s real-life value.
What are “likes”?
Yennefer weighs the pros and cons before deciding not to sneak out to a movie.
What is decision making?
Being aware of your strengths, fears, struggles, and personal identity.
What is self-awareness?
More affirming language encourages using this phrase instead of “addict.”
What is “a person with an addiction”?
This synthetic opioid is so strong it can kill within minutes.
What is fentanyl?
Algorithms collecting personal data and tracking behavior raises this concern.
What is invasion of privacy?
Noelle creates a plan with her teacher to improve her grades through practice and studying
What is goal setting?
This concept is strengthened when people take responsibility for their choices.
What is self-worth?
Students reflect on what they notice, think, and question using this tool.
What is the See‑Think‑Wonder chart?
Many people begin misusing opioids for this medical reason.
What is pain management?
Unrealistic online images often affect this aspect of a teen’s self‑identity.
What is body image?