Healthy Habits
Healthy Habits is a life-changing and life-saving curriculum that provides the necessary tools for people to thrive mentally and emotionally. Structured around 12 research-based protective factors supported by The World Health Organization and many others, Healthy Habits educates young people on what mental health is, why it’s important, and HOW to build and maintain strong mental health. Developed by a diverse and holistic group of experts using the latest in evidence-based research, the program focuses on preparation and intervention instead of crisis management.
The UShine Healthy Habits
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Session 1 is the foundational piece which all the other healthy habits are built upon.
Evidence-based protective factor: self-esteem
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In Session 2 we learn that healing is a process and the qualities we need to work through the healing process.
Evidence-based protective factor: addressing trauma
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Session 3 focuses on how goal setting will help us use all the other Healthy Habits tools more successfully.
Evidence-based protective factor: feelings of security, mastery, and control
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Session 4 is all about the crucial role sleep plays in our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Evidence-based protective factor: healthy sleep
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Session 5 looks at how making healthy choices can benefit our mental and emotional health as well.
Evidence-based protective factor: healthy exercise and nutrition habits
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Session 6 helps answer the question, "Who Am I" which is essential when dealing with our mental and emotional health.
Evidence-based protective factor: self-esteem
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Session 7 teaches participants how to be better, more effective advocates for themselves.
Evidence-based protective factors: social and conflict management skills
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Session 8 teaches the skills necessary to navigate an unavoidable aspect of life.
Evidence-based protective factors: social and conflict management skills
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Session 9 helps participants understand how spirituality can positively impact mental and emotional health.
Evidence-based protective factor: ability to cope with stress
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Session 10 focuses on some unhealthy coping mechanisms that teens turn to but often aren't talked about.
Evidence-based protective factor: ability to cope with stress
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Session 11 is when we see the culmination of everything we’ve learned come together in a practical stress management plan.
Evidence-based protective factors: this includes a recap of all protective factors and creating a stress management plan
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Session 12 helps participants assess their own resilience and learn how to strengthen it.
Evidence-based protective factor: adaptability
Healthy Habits for Organizations
Wanting to use Healthy Habits for your school or organization? Teaching about mental health shouldn’t be complicated! The U!Shine Healthy Habits Plan is a flexible, psycho-educational curriculum that takes the guesswork out of providing the necessary tools for your people to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Healthy Habits for the Individual or Small Group
Want to follow Healthy Habits on your own or with a group of friends? This Healthy Habits plan is an individual study & guided journal. Our whole community benefits when we take care of ourselves & our “neighbor.”