Mental Health Matters

1. Mental Health Matters Mental Health Matters: GOSOSY’s Mental Health Lessons and Electronic Enhancements Presenters: Lora Thomas, Mental Health Advocate Catherine Porter, Adult Learning Resource Center, Illinois 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

2. Mental Health Matters Historical Overview of GOSOSY Mental Health Lesson Plans... 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

3. Mental Health Matters Print Lessons There are 5 print lessons: • Let’s Talk About Mental Health • Let’s Talk About Stress • Let’s Talk About Alcohol • Let’s Talk About Anxiety • Let’s Talk About Depression 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

4. Mental Health Matters Print Lesson Components Each print lesson has these parts: • A Message to Instructors • Lesson Plan • Pre- and Post-Assessments • Vocabulary • Reading Passage • Listening Activity • Skills Practice Worksheet & Answer Key 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

5. Mental Health Matters Electronic Enhancements: MP3 Audio Lessons 4 audio lessons complement 4 of the print lessons: • Let’s Talk About Mental Health • Let’s Talk About Stress • Let’s Talk About Alcohol • Let’s Talk About Depression 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

6. Mental Health Matters Purpose of the Audio Lessons • Complement the print-based Mental Health Lessons • Provide opportunities for OSY to discuss important aspects of mental health • Develop English learners’ listening & speaking skills by practicing mental health-related English language skills • Provide OSY with the opportunity for self-study in an effective and easy-to-use format 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

7. Mental Health Matters Each Audio Lesson Has 4 Sections • Message to Students: the importance of talking about mental health issues and seeking help when needed • Part 1: Vocabulary Practice • words & phrases adapted from the corresponding Mental Health Lesson • Part 2: Conversation Practice • conversations based on the corresponding Mental Health Lesson • Part 3: More Conversation Practice • additional conversations based on the corresponding Mental Health Lesson but at a slightly higher language level 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

8. Mental Health Matters Demonstration Lesson • How did you feel during the lesson? • Did it help you to see the vocabulary? • What role did the first language (English) play in the lesson? 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

9. Mental Health Matters Pedagogy of the Audio Lessons • Communicative Language Instruction The focus is on practical language that can be used in real life. • Comprehensible Input The first language is used to ensure comprehension and to facilitate independent study. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

10. Mental Health Matters Pedagogy of the Audio Lessons • Limited Number of Target Items per Lesson Research shows that learners can retain about 10 items at a time in short-term memory. • Repeated Exposure to Target Items Repeated exposure to new items is necessary for language acquisition. MP3 files facilitate repeated exposure. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

11. Mental Health Matters Format of the Audio Lessons Simple Repetition More Linguistically & Cognitively Challenging Tasks 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

12. Mental Health Matters Lesson Organization & Activity Types Part 1: Vocabulary Practice • Repetition & Pronunciation Practice • Test Yourself self-correcting 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

13. Mental Health Matters Lesson Organization & Activity Types Part 2: Conversation Practice • Repetition & Pronunciation Practice • One-Sided Conversation • Listening for New Information--1 activity; self-correcting 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

14. Mental Health Matters Lesson Organization & Activity Types Part 3: More Conversation Practice • New Conversation -- longer and more challenging than Part 2 • Repetition & Pronunciation Practice • One-Sided Conversation • Listening for New Information -- 2 activities; self-correcting 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

15. Mental Health Matters Let’s Try One! • Let’s Talk About Mental Health • Let’s Talk About Stress • Let’s Talk About Alcohol • Let’s Talk About Depression 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

16. Mental Health Matters Print Materials • Teacher Guide • Lesson Scripts (for teachers/tutors only) • Pocket Guides (for students) Download the print materials and the MP3 files from www.osymigrant.org 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

17. Mental Health Matters Teacher Testimonials I liked how the audio files were interactive for the students.  Although I sat with them through the activity, they could have done it independently or as a group without assistance.  The audio lesson provided comprehensible input using consistent and repetitive English language… The dialogue was very meaningful for the students.  2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

18. Mental Health Matters Teacher Testimonials I liked how I was able to download the file so that I could pull it up later.  This was helpful considering the area we were in had no internet availability.  The duration of the file was good too: just enough time for students to practice what they learned.  This media was a good supplement to our theme and I look forward to using more of the audio files next summer. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

19. Mental Health Matters More Audio Lessons Are Available! Four For Your Health Life Skills Lessons also have supplemental audio lessons: • A Visit to the Doctor • A Healthy Mouth • Can I Get Sick from the Heat? • What You Need to Know About Pesticides 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

20. Mental Health Matters ACTIVITY: Let’s Start the Conversation! Introducing the Lesson Plans to Classes / Students • Words Matter – Plan Them Carefully • Be a Friend / Colleague – • How do you show that? 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

21. Mental Health Matters Tools for Reaching out to Others... It worries me to hear you talking like this... I’ve noticed that you haven’t been acting like yourself lately. Is something wrong? Is everything okay? How can I help? 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

22. Mental Health Matters What else can you do? • Develop health education and outreach materials and programs. • Help establish portable medical records. • Work with mobile medical units. • Line up transportation services. • Help establish translation services. • Increase collaboration with other agencies serving migrant populations. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

23. Mental Health Matters Live Well... • Maintain control over living well. • Find a routine that works for you that includes a health diet, exercise and regular sleep patterns. • Stay close to your support network. Engage family, friends, teammates and your faith community. Think about joining an online community. • Be realistic and mindful of your needs and know your limits 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

24. Mental Health Matters Live Well... • Try staying away from drugs and alcohol. This is not always easy, so find strategies that work. Using drugs or alcohol to feel better is harmful to you. • If you use alcohol or drugs, be honest and tell your therapist or doctor because it affects your care plan. • Stay positive. Surround yourself with positive messages, people and activities. This will help you feel better. 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event

25. Mental Health Matters • Thank you! • Be Well & Pass It On! 2018 Joint CIG Dissemination Event