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Mind Matters Lesson Plan

Students will grasp basic mental health concepts, learn to recognize and name emotions in themselves and others, and practice healthy coping strategies to manage stress.

Introducing mental health awareness in 7th grade builds empathy, reduces stigma, and equips students with emotional vocabulary and coping skills essential for academic and personal well-being.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Emotion Check-in

5 minutes

Step 2

Defining Mental Health & Emotions

8 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Recognition Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Coping Strategies Brainstorm

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closing

4 minutes

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Mind Matters: Exploring Mental Health

What is Mental Health?

Why Emotions Matter

The Emotion Wheel

Emotion Recognition Scenarios

Coping Strategies Brainstorm

Examples of Coping Strategies

Reflection & Closing

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