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Crafting Calm: Art for Mental Health

Students will explore mental health awareness through creative craft activities, expressing emotions and learning coping strategies.

This lesson supports emotional expression and coping skills, fostering a supportive environment and increasing awareness of mental health.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Craft Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Sharing

10 minutes

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Crafting Calm: Art for Mental Health

Welcome students and introduce the session. Emphasize that today we will explore mental health and express our feelings through art. Mention that this craft is a safe space for sharing and creativity.

Understanding Mental Health

Discuss what mental health means and why it is important. Use the [Discussion Prompts](#mental-health-discussion-prompts) to encourage conversation. Ask students to think about different emotions and what they mean to them.

Craft Activity: Express Your Emotions

Explain the craft activity. Guide the students on how to use colors, shapes, and textures in their art to represent their feelings. Circulate around the room to support students individually.

Reflection & Sharing

Facilitate the reflection and sharing session. Encourage students to share their art and discuss which emotions their pieces represent. Summarize key coping strategies mentioned during the discussion.

Thank You & Keep Creating!

Wrap up the session by thanking students for their participation. Remind them that art is a powerful tool for self-expression and managing emotions, and encourage them to continue using creative methods for self-care.

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