Lesson Plan
Mood Detective Mission Plan
Guide the student to understand how mental health affects mood, behavior, social interactions, and academic success, and to identify and reflect on their own emotions to build self-awareness.
Building foundational understanding of mental health empowers the student to recognize and manage emotions, improve behavior, social skills, and learning engagement, creating a stronger basis for ongoing therapeutic support.
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Prep
Review Session Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Establish Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Psychoeducation: Mental Health and Mood
7 minutes
Step 3
Mood Detective Journal Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Coping Strategy
6 minutes
Step 5
Close and Encourage
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome, Mood Detective!
What Is Mental Health?
Our Emotion Chart
Mood Detective Journal Activity
Coping Strategies
Great Detective Work!

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