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Promoting Mental Health Awareness

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Lesson Plan

Promoting Mental Health Awareness

Understanding the importance of mental health

This lesson focuses on the importance of mental health, debunking myths, and encouraging students to talk openly about their feelings and seek help when needed. The session will include watching a video, group discussions, and interactive activities. This lesson is crucial because it helps students recognize the significance of mental health, fosters a supportive environment, and reduces stigma around mental health issues.

Audience

Grade 6-12 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understanding the importance of mental health

Materials

Video: Mental Health is Brain Health, Discussion Guide, Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief overview of the day's lesson and objectives.
  • Explain the importance of mental health awareness and how it impacts daily life.
  • Encourage students to share what they already know about mental health.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Divide the students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with the Discussion Guide.
  • Instruct the groups to discuss the questions provided and be ready to share their thoughts with the class.

Step 4

Debunking Myths Activity

15 mins

  • Hand out the Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to individually complete the worksheet, which includes statements about mental health for them to identify as myths or facts.
  • Once completed, go over the answers as a class, providing correct information and debunking any myths.

Step 5

Open Conversation

15 mins

  • Encourage an open conversation about mental health.
  • Ask students to share moments when they might have felt stressed, sad, or anxious and how they managed those feelings.
  • Remind students about the importance of seeking help and support from trusted individuals.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Distribute the Exit Ticket and ask students to complete it.
  • Collect the Exit Tickets as students leave the classroom.
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Discussion

Mental Health Discussion

A guide for group discussions on the importance of mental health and its impact on daily life.

What are some ways mental health impacts our daily lives?

Encourage students to think about emotional, psychological, and social aspects.







How can taking care of our brain improve our mental health?

Lead students to connect mental health practices with brain health.







What are some common myths about mental health?

Discuss prevalent misconceptions and provide correct information.







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Worksheet

Mental Health: Myth or Fact Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and debunk common myths about mental health.

Mental health problems are rare.








People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.








Mental health problems affect everyone, regardless of age.








Talking about your feelings is a sign of weakness.








Seeking help for mental health issues is important.








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Quiz

Mental Health Exit Ticket

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