This episode features Spelman College student with ADHD who is acing the test when it comes to confronting mental health challenges. Experts offer tips to identify red flags and respond positively to help children with mental health challenges. We introduce “Difference Maker” Dr. John Rhodes, a prominent cardiologist who might never have become a doctor without his own dyslexia diagnosis.

Let’s Talk About Coping is an educational program developed by Wisconsin Health Literacy to help students learn about mental health and provide information on how healthy coping behaviors can reduce stress, depression, and other trauma related factors.This lesson plan highlights: difference between mental health and mental illness, why mental health is important, stigmas and myths of mental health, and coping strategies for mental health.

Students explore the physical and psychological effect of stress and tension on human beings. Concepts of stress and stress management are introduced. Students discover how perception serves to fuel a huge industry dedicated to minimizing risk and relieving stress. Students complete a writing activity focused on developing critical thinking skills. Note: The literacy activities for the Mechanics unit are based on physical themes that have broad application to our experience in the world concepts of rhythm, balance, spin, gravity, levity, inertia, momentum, friction, stress and tension.