Mental Health

Explore brain chemistry, how to care for oneself, and brain health. With unique features, including youth-generated instructional videos and tips for taking concrete action against mental health stigma and perception, learn about how mental health is addressed globally while working to create a kinder, more compassionate world.

Global Nomads uses the power of storytelling to promote empathy and bring social topics to life through day-to-day realities. Participating youth read authentic, impactful stories from youth participants around the world that reveal deep truths about global issues, then enhance the conversation by sharing their own stories with fellow Student to World users. All participants are eligible to participate in moderated live conversations with other youth from around the world.

About The Course

Who
Should Register?

Educators
Classroom teachers and school administrators.

Group leaders & mentors
Afterschool programs and groups, faith-based organizations, scouting, clubs, etc.

Independent learners
Individual youth participants.

Free Courses

Online Access, 4 Learning Modules,
Live Virtual Events, Age 13 – 19,
English, Arabic, American Sign Languag

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Teachers, Educators, & Leaders
Create an account and invite students or youth participants.

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Students
If your teacher or group facilitator gave you a code.

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Independent Learners
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Text + Video Formats

Experience this content through your choice of learning paths.

Text-based
course

Includes written text, images, videos, and multimedia.

  • Interactive lessons
  • Respond to embedded videos and images
  • Understand key vocabulary
  • Read personal stories from real users
  • Submit and share stories

Content is available in a growing selection of languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • American Sign Language
  • More languages in development

Video-based
course

The same content, but explained through video conversations.

 

  • Video depiction of the course content
  • Closed Captions
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Image descriptions
  • Youth narration

Learning
Modules

Module 1:

Everyday Brain Health

Explore and share stories about the connection between minds and emotions, how specific chemicals in the brain impact mental health, and what one can do to strengthen our mental health.

Module 2:

Everyday Stigma

Explore and share stories about local perceptions of mental health and the community stigma related to mental illness.

Module 3:

Everyday Screen Free

Explore and share stories about the correlation between excessive social media use, screen time, and mental health.

Module 4:

Everyday Action

Design action plans for breaking down mental health stigmas.

Learning
Objectives

  • Examine the chemical reactions in the brain.
  • Understand the different chemicals that are released in times of happiness and stress.
  • Explore the stigma surrounding mental health in the local community.
  • Reflect on the ways that mental health stigma are created and perpetuated.
  • Consider the role of social media in mental health.
  • Explore methods of reducing stress and mental health challenges in daily life.
  • Set a goal to support positive mental health for all.
  • Know how stories help connect one another.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards
Alignments

English Language Arts Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.3: Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3: Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

 

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1: No poverty
  • Goal 4: Quality Education
  • Goal 5: Gender Equality
  • Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
  • Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

 

CASEL Social & Emotional Learning

  • Self Awareness
  • Self Management
  • Responsible Decision Making

 

Asia Society Global Competencies

  • Investigate the world
  • Recognize perspectives
  • Communicate ideas
  • Take Action

 

21st Century Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Information Literacy
  • Media Literacy
  • Technology Literacy
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Initiative and Self-Direction
  • Productivity and Accountability
  • Leadership and Responsibility

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