Lesson Plan
Finding The Light
Students will explore depression through guided reflection, identify their personal signs, and develop practical coping strategies to manage feelings constructively.
This individualized lesson helps 8th graders build self-awareness about depressive feelings, fostering resilience and equipping them with concrete tools and resources to support their mental well-being.
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Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Rapport Building
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Depression
7 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Personal Signs
8 minutes
Step 4
Coping Strategies Exploration
7 minutes
Step 5
Conclusion and Next Steps
3 minutes

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