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Throughout this blog students' will build an awareness about depression. They will independantley and collabratively participate in a wide-range of activities that will allow them to develop deep understandings about what depression is, who it effects, what causes it and how it can be treated. Over a six week period students will cover a variety of topics in relation to depression that will assist them in building resilience and create opportunities for them to promote good mental health within the school environment. Students will inform the school community about depression by holding a Depression Awareness Day as part of thier final assessment task. At various stages students will reflect on their learning experiences and create useful resources/products using ICT's. These learning experiences align with the mindmatters framework (see mindmatters page for further details)Please Note: This topic is extremely sensitive and students may find it challenging to discuss issues/concepts due to personal matters. It is the teachers' responsibility to ensure all students are provided with a positive and supportive working environment. Students must take others thoughts and feelings into consideration AT ALL TIMES!
