Lesson Plan
Spotting the Signs Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify signs of suicide and distinguish between normal life experiences and red flags that require intervention, using the intervention word ALERT to guide their actions.
Understanding the difference between typical life challenges and serious signs of distress is crucial. This lesson, enhanced with real-life examples and statistics, equips students with the knowledge to intervene effectively and possibly save lives.
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Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Overview
10 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion and Identification Activity
25 minutes
Step 3
Recap and Q&A
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closure
10 minutes
Discussion
Slide Deck
Spotting the Signs
Understanding the ALERT Framework
Normal Life Experiences vs. Red Flags
Key Statistics
Identifying Signs of Distress
Scenario-Based Role-Playing
Review & Recap
Q&A and Resources
Script
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