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Speak Up at School: How to Implement (video)

This is the accompanying instructional video on how to implement the curriculum in classrooms for grades 6th through 12th. The guidebook from Learning for Justice offers tools and strategies to prepare you to speak up against prejudice, bias and stereotypes at school. Because whoever it is, and wherever you are, there are ways to be ready for such moments, ways to make sure that you aren’t caught tongue-tied, ways to make sure that you don’t let hate have the last word.

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Brain Development in Children

This video emphasizes the critical period for brain growth from birth to age 5 and how experiences like nutrition, learning, and social interactions shape the brain. Trauma, such as abuse or neglect, can cause lasting effects by altering brain structure and strengthening negative connections.

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What is Empathy?

This animated video illustrates the concept of empathy. Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

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Mental Health Literacy Explained

This video explains the concept of mental health literacy. It is important for prospective public health professionals to understand what mental health literacy is. A useful mental health literacy definition is: the knowledge of and ability to learn about mental health. This includes general knowledge of the signs and symptoms of as well as the treatment resources for mental illnesses, and the ability to recognize, manage, and seek support for mental health issues. Mental health literacy starts with recognizing the foundations of good mental health.

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