Mental & Emotional Health

This lesson will help students understand the importance of maintaining both their physical and mental health. It will cover topics such as stress management, healthy relationships, and self-care practices. Students will watch and discuss two videos, engage in interactive activities, and complete a brief survey to assess their understanding.

This lesson is designed for 12th grade students to help them assess their mental and emotional health while dealing with college applications and making significant career decisions. The objective is to equip students with strategies to manage stress and make informed decisions. The lesson will last 45 minutes.

In this lesson, students will learn about emotional wellbeing through discussions and activities that promote positive mental health. They will complete a survey to reflect on their own feelings and coping strategies. This lesson helps students develop self-awareness and emotional literacy, which are crucial for their overall mental health.

This interactive lesson for 9th graders focuses on mental health through engaging activities and discussions, without the emphasis on physical exercise. Students will explore stress management and emotional well-being through creative and reflective exercises, making mental health education accessible and relatable.

This lesson introduces students to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students will explore how these elements influence each other and learn practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are essential for mental well-being and academic success.

This lesson focuses on promoting wellness and emotional well-being among elementary and middle school students. Through a combination of discussion, video, and activities, students will explore the importance of being active, understanding emotions, and developing healthy habits. This lesson is crucial as it helps students build a foundation for mental health awareness and social-emotional skills, which are essential for their overall development and success.

In this 40-minute, Tier 3 individual therapy session, an 8th grade student will learn about various coping tools for managing stress and building resilience. Through an overview of coping strategies, a guided slide deck, hands-on activity, and reflection exercises, the student will create a personalized Mind Toolbox that promotes self-efficacy and emotional regulation.

This lesson engages high school students in reflecting on their social media usage and its impact on mental health and self-image. Through discussion and a worksheet activity, students will explore strategies to maintain a balanced digital life, promoting positive interactions online and reducing negative influences. This lesson is important as it equips students with the awareness and tools needed to navigate social media mindfully, fostering healthier digital habits.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will explore the concept of mental health, understand why it matters, and learn practical strategies for self-care and emotion regulation. By the end, they'll feel empowered to recognize their feelings and use healthy coping skills at school and beyond.

A one-session, 30-minute individual counseling lesson for 6th graders focused on mental health counseling and building personal coping strategies. This Tier 3 lesson helps students identify emotions, learn coping tools, and practice self-talk to manage stress and anxiety.

In this 30-minute lesson, 4th graders will explore healthy ways to express emotions, understand mental wellness, and develop personal awareness skills. Students will engage in interactive discussions, activities, and reflections to build tools for lifelong wellbeing.

A focused session for students who have experienced trauma, helping them understand their emotions and reactions. This lesson is key to personal insight and emotional regulation.

Guide students toward understanding the connection between mental and physical wellness through integrative practices. This lesson includes mindfulness and light physical activities to promote overall health, helping students manage stress and improve concentration in their daily lives.

This lesson aims to raise mental health awareness among students in grades 5 to 7 through an engaging group session. By understanding mental health, students can better support themselves and others, fostering a more empathetic and supportive school environment. The lesson includes a 30-minute session with a focus on interactive learning and group activities.

This lesson introduces 7th and 8th graders to the concept of mental health, focusing on common challenges like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Students will learn to recognize these issues in themselves and others, gain basic tools for managing emotions, and understand how to seek help for themselves or friends. This is a crucial lesson for May Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to empower students with knowledge and resources for mental well-being.

In this 5-session, 30-minute unit for grades 5–8, students deepen mental health awareness by identifying personal strengths and challenges and crafting a persuasive mental health public service announcement. Through reflective activities, collaborative brainstorming, and iterative feedback, students will develop, storyboard, and present a polished PSA to promote coping strategies and resilience.

In this 10-minute individual quiz session for 6th graders, students explore how stress management and mindfulness support physical fitness and recovery. This Tier 3 lesson provides targeted assessment to identify areas for personalized interventions in health and wellness.

Equip students with emotional coping skills for when they encounter personal challenges. They will learn practical strategies for immediate emotional support, fostering resilience and a positive mental health framework.

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the basics of mental health awareness, focusing on recognizing common struggles like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It aims to equip students with basic tools to manage these feelings and encourage them to support each other and seek help when needed. This single 45-minute session is crucial for fostering a supportive and informed classroom environment.

A 30-minute mental health awareness lesson for 9th graders focused on understanding emotions, recognizing stress, and exploring coping strategies. This Tier 1 lesson helps students build resilience and empathy, providing essential life skills for managing well-being.

In this 6-session series, 10th–12th graders learn core cognitive behavioral therapy strategies to manage anxiety and depression. Each 30-minute class includes engaging activities, discussions, games, and hands-on worksheets. This Tier 1 lesson builds lifelong mental health skills using inclusive language and supports all learners.

In this interactive session, students will create a visual map of their biggest stressors and their sources of support. This exercise encourages reflection and allows them to recognize the people and activities that can help them manage stress, fostering a sense of connectivity and self-awareness. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and resilience by understanding their personal stressors and support systems.

In this lesson, students will create vision boards to promote emotional wellness by focusing on self-care and mental health goals. The lesson includes discussions on the importance of visualizing positive outcomes for emotional resilience. This activity helps students articulate their goals and visualize a positive future, which can enhance emotional resilience and self-awareness.

In this 6-session series, 10th–12th graders learn core cognitive behavioral therapy strategies to manage anxiety and depression. Each 30-minute class includes engaging activities, discussions, games, and hands-on worksheets. This Tier 1 lesson builds lifelong mental health skills using inclusive language and supports all learners.

A focused individual worksheet session guiding a 10th grader through recognizing fixed vs. growth mindsets in real-life scenarios, boosting resilience through comparison exercises. This Tier 3 activity will help personalize interventions and cultivate self-awareness.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of mental health, debunks common myths, and encourages seeking help when needed. It includes a video, group discussion, and a personal reflection activity.

This single-session lesson uses a Screening Worksheet to help 6th graders identify and label their emotions, promoting self-awareness and classroom communication. Tier 1 support for all students; duration: 20 minutes; includes a lesson plan, slide deck, worksheet, and class discussion.

In this 30-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson for 8th graders, students will build emotional vocabulary and self-awareness by identifying and labeling a range of emotions through real-life scenarios. This worksheet-centered lesson promotes mental and emotional health, equips students with language to express feelings, and enhances social-emotional learning across the whole class.

In this engaging 40-minute lesson, 8th graders will explore mental health awareness, learn common signs of stress and anxiety, and practice positive coping strategies. This foundational lesson helps students understand their emotions, build empathy for others, and foster a supportive classroom culture.

A 16-week CBT curriculum for high school students (ages 15-18) with anxiety. Students will learn core CBT concepts—CBT triangle, anxiety management skills, thought distortion identification—and practice through readings, discussions, activities, games, worksheets, and guided scripts. Each 30-minute session builds practical tools to manage anxiety and foster resilience.

This lesson introduces 8th graders to the basics of mental health, focusing on recognizing signs of depression, anxiety, and substance use, and providing tools to improve mental health. It's crucial for students to understand these concepts to support themselves and others, and to know when and how to seek help. The lesson is designed for one 45-minute session, making it accessible and impactful for all students.

This lesson explores mental health through a cultural lens, helping students understand different cultural perspectives on mental wellness. Students will engage in group discussions and presentations to explore how various cultures view mental health. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy, cultural awareness, and critical thinking, equipping students with a broader understanding of mental health issues globally.

This lesson will help students understand how to identify and manage their emotions. Through discussions and creative expression activities, they will learn coping strategies and the importance of seeking support when needed. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with tools to navigate their emotional well-being, build resilience, and improves their social interactions.

This one-session, 30-minute individual lesson equips 11th grade students with practical skills—mindfulness exercises, cognitive reframing, and journaling—to help manage feelings of depression. By guiding students through hands-on activities and reflective prompts, this lesson empowers them to build personal coping strategies they can use anytime.

In this 30-minute mental health lesson for 7th graders, students explore stress, emotions, and coping strategies through engaging discussions and activities to foster wellbeing. This Tier 1 classroom session builds foundational self-awareness and resilience skills.

This lesson aims to raise mental health awareness among parents of middle school students, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2025. It provides essential knowledge and strategies to support their children's mental well-being in a 10-minute session, including a lesson plan and a parent handout.

In this 30-minute session, adult learners will explore fundamental mental health concepts, recognize signs of stress and anxiety, and practice simple mindfulness techniques. This foundational lesson builds awareness and equips participants with strategies to enhance well-being in daily life.

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the importance of a healthy lifestyle in managing anxiety. Through discussions and activities, students will explore how nutrition, exercise, and sleep contribute to mental well-being. They will create a personal wellness plan to apply these concepts in their daily lives. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with knowledge and strategies to manage anxiety, promoting lifelong healthy habits.

This lesson focuses on suicide prevention and social-emotional support for 9th-grade students. It aims to build emotional resilience and awareness, providing students with the tools and understanding to support themselves and others. This important session will help students recognize signs of emotional distress and learn strategies to seek help and offer support, fostering a supportive community environment.

This lesson focuses on mental health for athletes, specifically tailored for 7th graders. It aims to help students understand the importance of mental well-being in sports and everyday life, providing them with strategies to manage stress and maintain a healthy mindset. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, making it accessible and impactful for all students.

This lesson introduces 5th graders to the concept of mental health, focusing on executive functioning and practices to maintain mental well-being. Students will engage in collaborative and active learning activities to understand the importance of mental health and how to support it through exercises and practices. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop awareness and strategies to manage their mental health, aligning with ASCA standards and mindsets.

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of positive thinking on mental health. They will learn techniques to cultivate a positive mindset and practice gratitude through engaging activities. This lesson is important as it helps students develop resilience and emotional well-being, which are crucial for their overall development and success.

This lesson aims to engage the whole school in mental health awareness through interactive activities and games. It's designed to foster a supportive environment where students learn about mental health in a relatable and empowering way. Suitable for a single 30-minute session, this lesson will help students understand the importance of mental health and how to support themselves and others.

This lesson plan is designed to equip high school teachers with effective stress management and self-care techniques. Through a combination of video content, collaborative activities, and guided discussions, teachers will explore practical coping strategies to enhance their well-being. This lesson is crucial as it empowers educators to manage stress effectively, fostering a healthier teaching environment and promoting personal resilience.

This 30-minute 4th grade lesson introduces students to mental health awareness through simple mindfulness activities and discussions, empowering them with strategies to understand and manage their emotions in everyday life.

This lesson focuses on helping students identify and develop strategies to cope with emotional challenges. Students will explore various techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and positive self-talk, and collaborate to create a personal 'toolbox' of strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical tools to manage stress and emotions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

This lesson focuses on helping teens understand and manage anxiety through practical strategies. It includes an introduction to anxiety, a mindfulness exercise, a group discussion, and a reflection activity. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to handle stress and anxiety, promoting mental well-being and resilience.

In this one 30-minute Tier 3 session, an individual 11th grade student will learn practical emotional regulation strategies using personalized tools and reflection. This lesson helps students manage intense emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus—critical skills for academic success and personal well-being.

This lesson aims to explore the effects of racism on mental health, providing adults with a deeper understanding of how racial discrimination can impact psychological well-being. By engaging in experiential learning and collaborative discussions, participants will gain insights into the trauma associated with racism and develop empathy and strategies for support. This lesson is crucial for fostering awareness and promoting mental health advocacy in diverse communities.

Provide a foundational understanding of mental health, its importance, and common misconceptions.

This lesson introduces cognitive behavioral strategies to help students understand the impact of positive thinking on mental health. Students will engage in activities to practice reframing negative thoughts into positive ones, fostering a healthier mindset. This lesson is crucial for developing resilience and emotional well-being, equipping students with tools to manage stress and challenges effectively.

Explores how mental health affects daily activities and social interactions. This lesson is designed for middle school students to help them understand the importance of mental health and how it impacts their daily lives. The duration of the lesson is approximately 60 minutes.

A small-group deep dive into identifying thought patterns and coping strategies. This 40-minute Tier 2 session empowers 10th graders to spot thinking traps and build self-care tools, boosting real-time mental wellness.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 7th graders will explore the importance of mental health, recognize everyday stressors, and learn simple strategies to manage feelings. This Tier 1 lesson promotes emotional awareness and resilience, equipping all students with foundational mental wellness skills.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson, students will explore PTSD symptoms and coping strategies to build personal resilience. Understanding trauma responses and practicing grounding techniques is crucial for supporting emotional health and self-awareness.

This 6-week program is designed for a 9th-grade male student who enjoys art and struggles with mental health. The objective is to improve executive functioning skills, identify emotions, regulate emotions, and learn coping skills. Each session lasts 10 minutes and includes a lesson plan, worksheet, activity, game, discussion, project, and a cool-down activity.

In this 45-minute session designed for an 8th-grade student who needs individualized support, learners will explore practical strategies for managing feelings of depression. This lesson provides personal coping tools, reflective activities, and guided exercises to empower students to recognize and navigate their emotions.

Students will explore how their thoughts shape emotions and learn mindfulness and cognitive techniques to manage moods. This helps build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. Audience: Grades 6–8; 1 session, 50 minutes.

Students will create a personalized mental health toolkit. This activity empowers students to identify and utilize resources to support their mental well-being. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the importance of mental health and equips them with practical tools to manage stress and emotions. Designed for 8th-grade students, this session will last 60 minutes and is part of a Tier 2 group support intervention.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual session for 4th graders, students explore how mental health influences mood, emotions, behaviors, social interactions, and academic success. This kickoff builds a foundation for therapeutic treatment by providing age-appropriate psychoeducation and strategies to recognize and manage their emotional wellbeing.

In this 20-minute individual Tier 3 session, a 9th grader will craft a personalized toolkit of coping strategies and self-care activities. This lesson empowers students to proactively manage stress and emotions by identifying, designing, and tracking their own wellness tools.

This lesson aims to introduce 7th-grade students to the concept of mental health, emphasizing its importance and how it affects daily life. Through engaging discussions and a thought-provoking video, students will gain a foundational understanding of mental health, helping to reduce stigma and promote awareness. This single 30-minute session will provide students with the tools to recognize and discuss mental health issues openly.

This lesson focuses on developing a positive mindset to enhance mental well-being. Students will engage in activities that promote gratitude, positive affirmations, and visualization techniques. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience, improve their emotional health, and foster a more optimistic outlook on life.

This lesson focuses on reducing anxiety through experiential and active learning strategies. Students will engage in a discussion to share their experiences and learn from each other, followed by a worksheet activity that provides practical exercises to manage anxiety. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to handle stress, promoting mental well-being and academic success.

A whole-class session guiding 9th grade students to co-create personalized treatment plans, fostering self-awareness and ownership of their mental health journey. This 45-minute Tier 1 lesson in Counseling & Therapy (Treatment Planning & Goal Setting) equips students with tools to map emotions, set goals, and support peers.

In this 20-minute session for 7th graders, students will learn to track their daily emotions, identify patterns through data, and set personal wellness goals. This Tier 1 lesson builds emotional awareness, fosters self-regulation, and provides actionable strategies for mental and emotional health.

This lesson plan is designed to help a 9th-grade girl with Depersonalization and Derealization Disorder (DDD) develop effective coping strategies. Through a series of three 30-minute sessions, the student will engage in activities, readings, and worksheets that focus on understanding her symptoms and learning practical techniques to manage them. This lesson is important as it empowers the student with tools to navigate her experiences, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

This lesson plan is designed to help a 9th-grade girl with Depersonalization and Derealization Disorder (DDD) develop effective coping strategies. Through a series of three 30-minute sessions, the student will engage in activities, readings, and worksheets that focus on understanding her symptoms and learning practical techniques to manage them. This lesson is important as it empowers the student with tools to navigate her experiences, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.