Lesson Plan
Healthy Home Habits Lesson Plan
Equip parents and caregivers with strategies to foster mental well-being and prevent substance use at home through open communication, healthy coping routines, and proactive family practices.
Proactive mental health supports and substance use prevention at home build resilience, reduce risk behaviors in middle schoolers, strengthen family bonds, and encourage lifelong healthy choices.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation: Mental Health & Substance Use Overview
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Habit-Building Plans
10 minutes
Step 5
Quiz & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Healthy Home Habits for Mental Wellness
Objectives & Agenda
What Are Healthy Home Behaviors?
Five Key Behavior Domains
1. Open Communication
2. Stress Management
3. Sleep Hygiene
4. Physical Activity for Mood
5. Substance Use Prevention
Benefits of Positive Routines
Guided Discussion
Activity: Habit-Building Plans
Quiz & Reflection
Next Steps & Resources

Worksheet


Discussion


Activity


Quiz
Healthy Home Habits Quiz
