Lesson Plan
Understanding OCD: A Kid's Perspective
Learn about OCD and support peers
This lesson introduces students to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) through age-appropriate language and stories. Students will learn what OCD is, how it affects thoughts and behaviors, and ways to be supportive friends. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and understanding, helping students to recognize and support peers who may experience OCD.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Step 1
Introduction to OCD
10 mins
Step 2
OCD Stories Activity
15 mins
Step 3
Being a Supportive Friend
15 mins
Step 4
Closure and Reflection
5 mins
Discussion
Worksheet
Worksheet
