Lesson Plan
Help a Friend Lesson Plan
Students will learn to recognize signs of depression in a peer, practice empathetic listening to offer support, and connect them with trusted adults and mental health resources.
Adolescents in crisis often feel isolated; equipping students with support skills fosters timely intervention, strengthens peer connections, and ensures friends receive professional help when needed.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Goal Setting
2 minutes
Step 2
Recognizing Warning Signs
3 minutes
Step 3
Practicing Empathetic Listening
5 minutes
Step 4
Connecting to Trusted Adults
3 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Help a Friend in Crisis
Session Objectives
Recognizing Warning Signs
Practicing Empathetic Listening
Connecting to Trusted Adults
Reflection & Next Steps

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Worksheet


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