Lesson Plan

Hidden Voices Plan

Students will learn about psychosis through Alex’s story, recognize associated emotions, and develop empathetic strategies to support peers facing hidden mental health challenges.

Building early mental health awareness helps students reduce stigma, foster empathy, and gain practical skills to support classmates who may experience unseen struggles.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Reading

10 minutes

Step 3

Small-Group Discussion

8 minutes

Step 4

Strategy Sharing

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Invisible Challenges

Alex’s Story

Emotion Vocabulary

Group Discussion

Sharing Strategies

Reflection & Wrap-Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Voices Within

Kristen Williams

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