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Coping with Depression: Strategies and Skills

Lesson Plan

Coping with Depression: Strategies and Skills

Coping with depression

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to coping strategies for managing feelings of depression. Through a combination of video content and interactive activities, students will explore various techniques to help them understand and manage their emotions. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with practical skills to handle emotional challenges, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

Audience

7th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Coping Mechanisms, Worksheet: Coping Strategies Exploration, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and how everyone experiences ups and downs.
  • Introduce the topic of depression and the importance of having coping strategies.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the video Coping Mechanisms.
  • Ask students to note down any coping strategies mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Group Activity: Coping Strategies Game

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of scenarios (e.g., feeling sad after a bad day at school).
  • Ask groups to brainstorm and list coping strategies they could use in each scenario.
  • Encourage creativity and discussion within groups.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Coping Strategies Exploration" worksheet.
  • Have students individually complete the worksheet, reflecting on the strategies discussed and adding any personal strategies they find helpful.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and invite students to share one new coping strategy they learned.
  • Emphasize the importance of seeking help from trusted adults if feelings of depression persist.
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Worksheet

Coping Strategies Exploration

This worksheet helps students reflect on and identify coping strategies for managing feelings of depression. Students will list strategies they learned from the video and group activity, and add personal strategies they find effective.

List three coping strategies mentioned in the video.

Think about the techniques discussed for managing emotions.







Describe a scenario where you might feel down and a coping strategy you could use.








Add a personal coping strategy that works for you when you're feeling sad.








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