This circular focuses on the importance of physical activity and healthy eating. It is acknowledged that mental and psychological well-being are a key part of healthy lifestyles. Schools support these through their work on anti-bullying and the SPHE curriculum.

This book covers the following topics: 1. Different stages of adolescence and growth (puberty, physical and mental changes, etc.). 2. What is adolescence? Specific features of the period of adolescence? Problems and diseases faced in adolescence. 4. The world of youth. 5.

This folder contains ten leaflets covering the following themes: an overview of the HIIV and AIDS epidemic; HIV and AIDS in South Asia. HIV and AIDS epidemic in Pakistan; What is HIV? What is AIDS?; Sources or causes of transmission of HIV and AIDS.

This booklet is addressed to youth, particularly students. It contains basic information about HIV and AIDS, modes of transmission, precautionary measures against HIV infection, what young students should know about their health, adolescence issues, and life skills.

As part of capacity building for school health programmes, UNESCO and the National Commission for Human Development, Pakistan have developed and produced training materials for teachers and health workers on School Health Education in Urdu and Sindhi languages.

A story of a villager Nazir, who goes abroad and is infected with HIV/AIDS from his wife. This informative story has been prepared by the Bunyad Literacy and Community Council (BLCC), Lahore.

A story of a couple; Shahid and Zeenat who get information about HIV/AIDS through a television drama. Zeenat, the wife, is a Matriculate, and Shahid her husband, though not highly educated, is a hard working farmer. Before their marriage, he used to enjoy life in the company of his friends.

Through the study of this module, teachers will learn techniques and ways to effectively guide their young and adult students in learning about HIV/AIDS.

Social, personal and health education (SPHE) provides students with a unique opportunity to develop the skills and competence to learn about themselves and to care for themselves and others and to make informed decisions about their health, personal lives, and social development.