Adolescence can be a challenging time for some students. Many high school students are experiencing physical, emotional, hormonal, sexual, social, and intellectual changes that may seem overwhelming. For some teens, these changes may lead to one or more mental health disorders (AAP 2017). Mental health conditions are considered by some as the most pervasive chronic disease (USDHHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 2018). Building self-awareness through standards-based instruction on mental, emotional, and social health can foster academic success and emotional wellbeing for a lifetime. Learning activities that include setting goals assist students in self-discovery of their strengths and can be particularly important at this juncture.
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