Violent extremism and links to mental health

This lesson will look into what violent extremism is and how mental health can be linked.

Violent extremism and links to mental health

This lesson will look into what violent extremism is and how mental health can be linked.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Exposure to trauma and links to greater likelihood of PTSD and supporting violent extremism

Content guidance

  • Contains conflict or violence.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
CBO means...
Cold Beans Organisation
Comedy Brother Online
Community Behaviour Order
Correct answer: Criminal Behaviour Order
Q2.
Graffiti and vandalism is usually an example of personal anti-social behaviour
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
What keyword is being described... "our emotional, psychological and social well-being."
Anxiety
Depression
Drugs
Correct answer: Mental health
Trigger
Q4.
Is exposure to violence likely to be a trigger for aggressive behaviour?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q5.
Is exposure to alcohol and drugs likely to be a trigger for aggression?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q6.
Are stressful situations more likely to trigger aggression than unstressful ones?
No
Correct answer: Yes

4 Questions

Q1.
Violent extremism can only be committed by a group.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
It is estimated that PSTD affects about _________ who have traumatic experience.
Correct answer: 1 in 3
1 in 4
1 in 5
Q3.
What are the common a symptom of PTSD?
Feelings of guilt
Hair loss
Increased anger
Increased appetite
Correct answer: Insomina
Itchy skin
Q4.
Acts of violent extremism are always directly linked to mental health problems
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Mental wellbeing: Impact of our actions on mental health

RSHE (PSHE)