'You Can Talk' video discussion
Through analysis of the ‘You can talk’ video, students learn how to respond when they notice a change in a friend.
Year level
9-10
Duration
5 minutes
Type
In class activity
Online learning
SEL Competencies
Social awareness
Relationship skills
Self-management
Learning intention
Students reflect on and understand the messages communicated in the ‘You can talk’ video, which talks about help-seeking strategies.
Key outcomes
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
identify the key messages of the video
understand what to do if they notice a change in a friend
explain why partnerships and collaborations are important for public health.
Materials needed
Pens and paper
Access to the ‘You can talk’ video
Mapped to
Australian Curriculum: General Capabilities
Personal and Social Capability:
Self-management
Social awareness
Social management
Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education
Plan, rehearse and evaluate strategies for managing situations where their own or others’ health, safety or wellbeing may be at risk (AC9HP10P08)
Victorian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education
Evaluate situations and propose appropriate emotional responses and then reflect on possible outcomes of different responses to health and wellbeing (VCHPEP147)
NSW PDHPE Syllabus
Assesses their own and others’ capacity to reflect on and respond positively to challenges (PD5-1)
Plans, implements and critiques strategies to promote health, safety, wellbeing and participation in physical activity in their communities (PD5-7)
Activity 1
Instructions
5 minutes
Ask students to watch the ‘You can talk’ video.
Students discuss the following questions:
What is the key message of the video?
If you notice a change in a friend, what steps does the video suggest you take? Answer: talk to the person, listen, ask if suicidal.
The clip ‘You can talk’ is a collaboration between a large number of organisations in Australia. Why are campaigns such as this one important?
Additional material for students
Students may have questions about the warnings of suicide, having a conversation with a friend about suicide, or why it is important to talk when feeling down. Encourage students to read:
