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This unit examines the components of health and the relationship between them. Students will analyze their Family Tree and look for genetic and environmental factors that influence their health. Personal health habits will be evaluated and students will set goals for improvement. Students will examine the components of self-esteem, how to  deal with the pressures of high school, strategies to handle a variety of emotions in a positive way, strategies for managing stressors involved in growing into adulthood and identifying warning signs of suicide are all a part of this unit.