YHRW.HEALTH.12.C
Describe the connection between mental health and the increase in homelessness and incarceration.
Your Health in the Real World · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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mental healthconnectionincreasehomelessnessincarceration
Skills
- describe (the connection between mental health and the increase in homelessness and incarceration) #dok2
- analyze (factors contributing to the link between mental health, homelessness, and incarceration) #dok3
- explain (the impact of mental health on social issues such as homelessness and incarceration) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define mental health, homelessness, and incarceration. #dok1
- I can describe the connection between mental health and increases in homelessness and incarceration. #dok2
- I can explain how mental health issues can contribute to homelessness or incarceration. #dok2
- I can analyze the factors that link mental health challenges to an increased risk of homelessness or incarceration. #dok3
- I can evaluate the significance of addressing mental health to prevent homelessness and incarceration. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Mental health significantly influences a person's risk of experiencing homelessness and incarceration.
- Understanding the connections between mental health and social issues can encourage more effective prevention and intervention strategies.
Essential Questions
- What is the relationship between mental health and homelessness?
- How does mental health affect the likelihood of incarceration?
- Why might people with mental health challenges be at higher risk for homelessness or incarceration?
- What solutions could help break the cycle between mental health issues, homelessness, and incarceration?
- How do social systems and stigma impact this connection?