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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.

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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

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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

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Discussion

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Activity

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Quiz

Healthy Home Habits Quiz

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Healthy Home Habits

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Elizabeth Chalfin

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