About This Lesson
My Life is Worth Living is a mental wellness and suicide prevention series produced by the Cook Center for Human Connection in collaboration with Wonder Media. Each episode models positive coping skills and positive mental wellness techniques. In the Resources tab, you'll find this episode in 5 languages in the following order English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Japanese.
Character Synopsis: Jam-packed days and meticulous planning help 16-year-old Amie stay organized and pursue her goals. With the help of her therapist, her family, and her boyfriend, Amie is learning that there’s no shame in continuing to struggle, that relying on the support of loved ones doesn’t make her a burden, and that a sense of hope and purpose can help her cope with negative thoughts.
Episode Synopsis: Amie’s boyfriend Nick is still reeling from the events surrounding Amie’s hospitalization. To make matters worse, it seems like Amie doesn’t even want to see him anymore – she avoids him at school, turns him away at home, and doesn’t respond to his texts. With the help of Dr. Owens, Nick is learning that supporting a loved one can mean giving them space to heal and being there for them when they’re ready.
In each My Life is Worth Living lesson plan, you will find partner and class discussion prompts, writing prompts, a group activity, and a family resource. This lesson is appropriate for grades 6-12.
