Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Define suicide, destigmatize open discussion, and establish community norms so students feel safe talking about mental health.
Building a respectful, stigma-free environment around the topic of suicide encourages students to share concerns, recognize risk factors, and support one another’s well-being.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Establish Norms
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Define Suicide and Myths
5 minutes
Step 4
Small Group Scenario Discussion
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Welcome & Community Norms
What Is Suicide?
Myths vs. Facts
Group Scenarios: Identifying Warning Signs
Reflection Exit Ticket
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Worksheet
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify common warning signs of suicide and learn the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) framework to support peers at risk.
Early recognition of warning signs and a simple intervention model empowers teens to act with confidence, building a caring school community and connecting peers to help when they need it.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Recap & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Warning Signs Deep Dive
8 minutes
Step 3
Introduce ACT Framework
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will explore emotions through guided art, apply the ACT framework to their own creative expressions, and reflect on how art supports coping skills.
Art therapy offers a nonverbal outlet for feelings; pairing it with ACT deepens self-awareness and teaches practical strategies for mental well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Recap & Intro to Art Therapy
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Art Expression
10 minutes
Step 3
Apply ACT in Reflection
7 minutes
Step 4
Share Insights & Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Exploring Emotions Through Art
Why Art Therapy?
Guided Art Expression
Applying ACT to Your Artwork
Reflection & Exit Ticket
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Worksheet
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