My Mental Well-Being - Lesson Plan Bundle (4 Lesson Plans)

Our mind is the only mind we have, and having a healthy mind makes a positive difference in our lives. In order to keep our brains healthy, it is important to understand what mental health is and practice habits that help us maintain a positive mindset.

Grades level: 6 - 8

Lesson Plan Durations: 50 - 65 min each

Lessons:

• Lesson Plan 1: What is Mental Health?
• Lesson Plan 2: Starting the Conversation
• Lesson Plan 3: Talking to Myself
• Lesson Plan 4: Practicing Self-Care

Learning outcomes:

It is expected that students will: 

• Gain an understanding of what mental health is
• Be exposed to a number of different mental illnesses
• Show that people with mental illnesses can accomplish great things
• Identify two mental health advocates who have openly spoken about their mental health
• Co-create ways to begin the conversation about mental health
• Research mental health resources that could be helpful for individuals dealing with a given mental illness
• Recognize the value of positive self-talk
• Acknowledge that social media is not an accurate representation of someone’s life
• Identify negative thoughts and rephrase them into positive ones
• Differentiate between activities that are self-care and ones that are not
• Make connections to self-care activities that are part of their family’s lives
• Engage in a self-care activity

Bundle includes: 

• All My Mental Well-Being lesson plans and accompanying printable material

Required Materials (Not Included):

What is Mental Health?

• Journal or blank paper for students to journal on
• Screen & speakers for viewing video
• Devices for students to conduct research on
• Bulletin board and supplies to fill it

Starting the Conversation

• Screen and speakers for viewing videos
• Small, separate pieces of paper with mental illnesses on them

Talking to Myself

• Cardboard box and handheld mirror
• Screen & speaker for viewing videos
• Balloons (one per student) and pins for popping
• Small pieces of paper (one per student)

Practicing Self-Care

• Sticky notes (3 per student) and whiteboard to put them up
  
  

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.