Health Grades 7-9

The Dalai Lama imagined a map of our emotions to develop a calm mind; he asked some emotion scientists to create one. Scroll down to start exploring.

Take a look at some of the crazy, ugly things that drug use can do to your body. See images of what drugs can do to your skin, mouth, heart and lungs.

Discover the power of being yourself, being kind and having fun as you develop new relationships!

Here's a video with tips for how to deal with haters and trolls online.

Here's a ‘how-to’’ for making a break-up plan, communicating with a partner, and seeking help from a trusted adult, if you need to.

There are methods here for Android, Mac, PC, iPhone and websites. There are also instructions for Chrome OS (for use with a Chromebook).

If you're being pressured about sex or if you're pressuring someone else, it's called coercion and it's not okay. Learn about what consent is and what it is not.

Pictures are forever. This video offers some advice about sexting and explains how digitally shared photos can live forever.

We hear a lot about how to speak well in public, but very little about how to learn the art of listening properly to others. This video describes four steps to becoming a good listener.

Dig into what happens to your brain during adolescence that changes how you value, understand, and connect to friends. Related Lesson

Want to connect with a depressed friend but not sure how to relate to them? Learn some dos and don'ts for talking to people living with depression -- and handle your next conversation with grace and maybe a bit of humor.

Depression is a mental illness. This video looks at the symptoms and treatments of depression and gives some tips for helping a friend who is suffering. Related Lesson

In this video, we explore how to handle rejection with confidence and resilience. You’ll learn how to process your feelings, talk to a trusted friend or adult, and remind yourself of the awesome qualities that make you you.