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Design Your Mind: Creating Mental Health Awareness Posters

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Lesson Plan

Design Your Mind Focus Lesson Plan

Students will gain a quick and targeted understanding of specific mental health topics—stress management, anxiety, and the importance of seeking help—while expressing this understanding through a condensed creative poster brainstorming activity.

Concentrating on specific topics provides students with focused insights into common mental health challenges and encourages early intervention and effective coping strategies.

Audience

High School Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Brief introduction on key topics, rapid brainstorming, and immediate reflection.

Materials

Design Your Mind Focus Lesson Plan, Posterboard, Markers, Colored Pencils, and Paper

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

  • Review the Design Your Mind Focus Lesson Plan for timing adjustments
  • Prepare art supplies such as posterboard, markers, and colored pencils
  • Familiarize yourself with key topics: stress management, anxiety, and when/why to seek help
  • Arrange the classroom to promote a quick, efficient, and inclusive session

Step 1

Single Session: Mental Health Topics Introduction, Brainstorming & Reflection

20 minutes

  • Begin with a 5-minute introduction focusing on three key topics: stress management strategies, understanding anxiety, and the importance of seeking help
  • Discuss each topic briefly with examples or common scenarios
  • Spend 10 minutes on a rapid brainstorming session where students jot down ideas to incorporate one or more of these topics into a mental health awareness poster
  • Use the final 5 minutes for a reflection activity where students quickly share their ideas or write down a brief note on why these topics are important
  • Ensure all students are engaged by providing clear instructions and visual aids, particularly to support diverse learners and those with IEPs or language needs
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Project Guide

Design Your Mind: Creating Mental Health Awareness Posters Project Guide

This project guide is designed to support the lesson where high school students explore mental health topics and create awareness posters to express their understanding. Here is how the project is structured:

Project Overview

Students will create a mental health awareness poster in two sessions of 30 minutes each. The project aims to spark creative expression, foster critical thinking, and deepen empathy for mental health challenges. The final poster should clearly communicate a message about mental health, be visually engaging, and, where possible, include personal insights or stories.

Objectives

  • Explore the importance of mental health and its impact on individuals and communities
  • Develop an impactful visual representation of mental health awareness
  • Enhance creative expression and critical thinking skills
  • Foster discussions and reflections on mental health challenges

Materials

Project Criteria

  • Clarity of Message: The poster should communicate a clear and meaningful message about mental health.
  • Creativity: The design should show unique artistic expression while effectively engaging the audience.
  • Visual Impact: Use of colors, layout, and imagery to create a strong visual appeal.
  • Personal Insights: Where possible, incorporate personal stories or reflections related to mental health, making the poster more relatable and genuine.

Guidelines

  1. Introduction & Brainstorming (Session 1):

    • Begin with a class discussion about mental health to gather initial ideas and insights.
    • Introduce the criteria and guidelines for the project.
    • Have students sketch their initial ideas on paper.






  2. Poster Development & Reflection (Session 2):

    • Students will finalize their poster designs using the provided art supplies.
    • Instructors will circulate to provide feedback and encourage collaborative learning.
    • After completing the poster, students will share the story behind their design, reflecting on what mental health awareness means to them.











Additional Support

For students with IEPs, language needs, or other support requirements, ensure that:

  • Clear instructions and visual aids are provided
  • The classroom is arranged to support collaborative and inclusive work
  • Additional time or resources are given as needed

This project is an opportunity for students to engage deeply with a critical topic and emerge with new insights and creative outputs that foster a more empathetic school community.

Design Your Mind Lesson Plan

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