Lane Johnson’s Struggles with Anxiety

We’re going to watch an interview with NFL lineman, Lane Johnson, where he shares what it’s like to struggle with an anxiety disorder.

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Learning Goal: Self-Control

Grades: 6-8 | Activity Type: Extension | Status: X Original | Remix

Be Good People Curriculum © St. Croix River Education District

The clip we’re going to watch talks about anxiety and depression.

These topics can bring up a lot of emotions, so we as a class need to discuss this in a way that shows sensitivity, compassion, and respect for one another.

If you are concerned for yourself or for a friend please connect with one of our school’s mental health support staff after class today.

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When you saw what Lane Johnson looked like and sounded like, did it surprise you at all that he was someone struggling with anxiety and depression? Why or why not?

What stood out to you or surprised you when he was describing what it felt like, physically and mentally?

What do you think he meant when he said it “feels like doom”?

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He noted that he was afraid to talk about mental health because of “judgement” and he specifically mentioned social media.

In what ways has social media made it easier to be open about mental health struggles and in what ways has it made it more difficult?

Imagine that you’re one of Lane Johnson’s buddies. What do you think you could do or say to make him think that you were a person he could open up to about his mental health struggles?

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They mentioned that Lane Johnson has

won a Super Bowl and that no matter how successful you are, you can still struggle with mental health.

Did it surprise you that such wealthy, successful people would still struggle with anxiety or depression? Why or why not?

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